Total Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crabtree Lane area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Harpenden East , and the 137th 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 Crabtree Lane (AL5 5RQ) in the last 12 months was 29.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crabtree Lane (AL5 5RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Glemsford Drive. Police recorded 5 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 | Tylers | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wendover Close | Under investigation |
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