Total Crime Rate
27.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Townsend Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Harpenden West , and the 129th 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 Townsend Lane (AL5 2QS) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Harpenden West average (91.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Townsend Lane (AL5 2QS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Orchard Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Bourne (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Harpenden West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Bourne | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Bourne | Under investigation |
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