Burglary Rates in Harpenden West

St Albans, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

4.32 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

689

85.0 per 1,000 residents

28% above the UK average61% above the East of England regional average

How does Harpenden West rank?

Within St Albans

5 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

78th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Other Crime

189

27%

Shoplifting

155

22%

Anti-social Behaviour

134

19%

Violence & Sexual

103

15%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Theft from Person

Robbery

Drug Offences

Property mix in Harpenden West

Source: Census 2021 · 3,291 households

Detached 34%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 11%Flats 31%

The most common property type in Harpenden West is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.