Total Crime Rate
43.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bury Green area has the 11th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Harpenden South , and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bury Green (AL4 8DL) in the last 12 months was 43.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% higher than the Harpenden South average (26.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 97.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bury Green (AL4 8DL), the main crime hotspot is near St Helen'S Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harpenden South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Brewhouse Hill | Under investigation |
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