Is Harpenden safe?
Harpenden recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 51% below the England average (99.5) and 42% below the East of England average (83.7).
Its safety score is 87/100 (excellent), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 1,506
- Rate per 1,000
- 48.7
- 1-year trend
- +1.5%
- 3-year trend
- -5.0%
- 5-year trend
- +3.2%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 16
- Per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026