24 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in North Hertfordshire
Compare crime rates across all 24 wards in North Hertfordshire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldock Town | 91.0 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Letchworth South West | 86.6 | 73 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Letchworth South East | 70.4 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Hitchin Highbury | 68.6 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Letchworth Wilbury | 64.4 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Royston Palace | 61.7 | 42 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Hitchin Oughton | 61.7 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Hitchin Bearton | 61.6 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Letchworth East | 56.8 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Letchworth Grange | 52.1 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Codicote | 51.5 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Cadwell | 50.0 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Knebworth | 49.8 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Chesfield | 47.6 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Royston Heath | 47.4 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 47.3 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Arbury | 44.3 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Ermine | 42.6 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Weston and Sandon | 39.5 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Hitchin Walsworth | 38.2 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Royston Meridian | 37.5 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Kimpton | 25.6 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Baldock East | 23.5 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Hitchin Priory | 17.6 | 13 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of North Hertfordshire has the highest crime rate?
Baldock Town has the highest crime rate in North Hertfordshire, with 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in North Hertfordshire?
Hitchin Priory has the lowest crime rate among North Hertfordshire's wards, with 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does North Hertfordshire have?
North Hertfordshire has 24 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.