Hertfordshire
Covering wards: Harpenden West, Sandridge & Wheathampstead, Harpenden East, Harpenden North & Rural, Harpenden South, Caddington, Hill End, Redbourn
Thinking about moving to Harpenden AL5? Police recorded 97 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Harpenden AL5 recorded 97 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 23 incidents. This is below the national average, making it relatively safe compared to similar areas. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Harpenden AL5 were: Violence & sexual offences (23), Anti-social behaviour (22), and Shoplifting (17). These accounted for 64% of all recorded crime in the area.
Harpenden AL5 is below the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has lower crime levels than most comparable neighbourhoods across the UK.
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