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Burglary Rates in Harpenden East

St Albans, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Harpenden East recorded 36 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

36

3.83 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

510

54.3 per 1,000 residents

13% above the UK average43% above the East of England regional average

How does Harpenden East rank?

Within St Albans

6 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

72th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
8
3
2
5
8
1
2
1
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
147
29%
Other Crime
129
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
102
20%
Vehicle Crime
59
12%
Burglary
36
7%
Shoplifting
20
4%
Drug Offences
12
2%
Theft from Person
4
1%
Robbery
1
0%

Property mix in Harpenden East

Source: Census 2021 · 3,556 households

Detached 25%Semi-detached 36%Terraced 17%Flats 21%

The most common property type in Harpenden East is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Harpenden East homeowners

Most homes in Harpenden East are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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