Crime Rate in North Hertfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hertfordshire

The total recorded crimes in North Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire in January 2025 are around 750 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hertfordshire crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Hertfordshire, encompassing approximately 133,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (281) incidents (-1.40% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (78) incidents (2.63% increase)
North Hertfordshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • High Street with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

North Hertfordshire Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is North Hertfordshire?

To understand the safety of North Hertfordshire, we need to analyze North Hertfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Hertfordshire has recorded 10,643 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 79.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 211 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,958 crimes with a crime rate of 67.25, ranking it 259 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, North Hertfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 10643 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Hertfordshire had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 8,958 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Hertfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

North Hertfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Letchworth South West (81 crimes), and the safest, Kimpton (3 crimes), is 78 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Hertfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Letchworth South West (81 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Great Ashby & Wymondley (24 crimes), with a difference of 57 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Hertfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Letchworth South West81
Hitchin Highbury73
Baldock Town69
Letchworth South East56
Letchworth East49

Safest Wards:

Baldock East10
Codicote8
Weston and Sandon6
Hitchin Priory6
Kimpton3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Letchworth South West81
Baldock79
Hitchin Town & West79
Letchworth East61
Royston South, West & East58

Safest Areas:

Hitchin Walsworth31
Hitchin Highbury30
Royston North & Central29
Letchworth Wilbury26
Great Ashby & Wymondley24

North Hertfordshire Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the North Hertfordshire has recorded 750 crimes with crime rate of 5.63 ranking 222th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total North Hertfordshire crimes were 10,643. The crime rate of North Hertfordshire in 2024 was 79.90 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 211 danzarous in the UK. North Hertfordshire ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hertfordshire were around 8,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.25 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 259 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of North Hertfordshire

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire832 1012,506 810,090 10
Three Rivers583 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans957 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,122 514,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 610,013 58,982 5
Stevenage749 310,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield955 412,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere992 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,499 119,226 117,362 1

North Hertfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (287 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (302 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (163 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (181 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (293 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (200 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 311 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 207 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (676 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (428 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 615 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202450
November 202446
October 202453
September 2024106
August 202482
July 2024110
June 2024114

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202412
November 202416
October 202421
September 202414
August 202423
July 20249
June 202430

A total of 542 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202441
November 202457
October 202473
September 202446
August 202465
July 202479
June 2024132

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 202414
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 622 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202578
December 202476
November 202476
October 202483
September 202447
August 202469
July 202477
June 2024116

A total of 164 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202417
November 202417
October 202431
September 202415
August 202414
July 202421
June 202436

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414

A total of 1566 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 195.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025126
December 2024114
November 2024147
October 2024163
September 2024181
August 2024200
July 2024207
June 2024428

A total of 399 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202427
November 202439
October 202452
September 202448
August 202459
July 202460
June 202476

A total of 312 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202432
November 202446
October 202442
September 202426
August 202424
July 202425
June 202480

A total of 373 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202438
November 202431
October 202463
September 202451
August 202440
July 202440
June 202470

A total of 2691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 336.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 676 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025281
December 2024285
November 2024287
October 2024302
September 2024256
August 2024293
July 2024311
June 2024676

High Crime Locations North Hertfordshire in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Hertfordshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Keats Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1

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