Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Rise area has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Harpenden East , and the 145th 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 Park Rise (AL5 3AL) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Harpenden East average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 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 ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Rise (AL5 3AL), the main crime hotspot is near Park Rise. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harpenden East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Roundwood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Rise | — |
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