Crime Rate in Arbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arbury

The total recorded crimes in Arbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arbury crime rate of 0.26 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 Arbury, encompassing approximately 45,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Arbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baldock Services with total crimes: 3
  • Ashwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Springhead with total crimes: 1

How safe is Arbury?

To understand the safety of Arbury, we need to analyze Arbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Arbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 185 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Arbury had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 132 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Arbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Arbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arbury has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 19th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Arbury crimes were 185. The crime rate of Arbury in 2024 was 18.29 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arbury were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.07 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arbury)CrimesRank (Arbury)CrimesRank (Arbury)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town65 5907 3728 3
Letchworth South East70 3739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo68 4604 7482 7
Letchworth East34 10668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury40 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace26 14543 8410 9
Chesfield39 8379 13323 13
Royston Heath36 9472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange26 15469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton28 13433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
Royston Meridian29 12268 16216 16
Knebworth23 17305 15310 14
Weston and Sandon24 16225 17210 17
Cadwell15 18156 19168 18
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Arbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20249
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Arbury in May 2025

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

1. Baldock Services (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Ashwell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Springhead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Angell'S Meadow (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Silver Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dixies Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Loves Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Limes (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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