Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillside Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Harpenden East , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in St Albans .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hillside Road (AL5 4DH) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.3% lower than the Harpenden East average (49.3 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 400.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillside Road (AL5 4DH), the main crime hotspot is near Park Mount. Police recorded 10 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Bryant Court | — |
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