Safest Areas in Harpenden
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Harpenden recorded 118 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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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
118
3.08 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-9%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Harpenden
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Harpenden North & Rural
Redbourn
Caddington
Harpenden South
Harpenden East
Harpenden West
Burglary hotspots in Harpenden
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Harpenden West
Harpenden East
Harpenden South
Caddington
Redbourn
Harpenden North & Rural
Sandridge & Wheathampstead
About Harpenden
Population
38,328
Households
14,831
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What this means for Harpenden homeowners
Wherever you live in Harpenden, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.