Crime Rate in Chesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesfield

The total recorded crimes in Chesfield, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesfield crime rate of 2.60 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 Chesfield, encompassing approximately 15,011 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Whernside Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chesfield?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chesfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 379 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chesfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Chesfield had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 323 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chesfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chesfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chesfield has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 10th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chesfield crimes were 379. The crime rate of Chesfield in 2024 was 25.25 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chesfield were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.52 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesfield)CrimesRank (Chesfield)CrimesRank (Chesfield)
Hitchin Highbury98 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West72 31,009 2795 2
Baldock Town74 2907 3728 3
Letchworth South East52 6739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton69 4742 4638 5
Letchworth East63 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo38 11604 7482 7
Royston Palace52 7543 8410 9
Letchworth Wilbury35 13432 12439 8
Royston Heath45 8472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange43 9469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton36 12433 11332 12
Knebworth31 14305 15310 14
Hitchin Walsworth21 15340 14277 15
Royston Meridian17 16268 16216 16
Weston and Sandon6 22225 17210 17
Cadwell12 17156 19168 18
Arbury11 19185 18132 19
Ermine11 18134 20107 20
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Chesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 202516
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Chesfield in July 2025

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

1. Fairfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whernside Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waterlow Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Siccut Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jacks Hill Park (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grampian Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Great Gables (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Haycock Round (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Thirlmere (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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