Crime Rate in Codicote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Codicote

The total recorded crimes in Codicote, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Codicote crime rate of 4.35 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 Codicote, encompassing approximately 1,378 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Codicote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taverners Place with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Heath Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Codicote?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Codicote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 95 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Codicote recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Codicote had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 97 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Codicote recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Codicote Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Codicote has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 22th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Codicote crimes were 95. The crime rate of Codicote in 2024 was 68.94 (year) or 5.74 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Codicote were around 97 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.39 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)
Hitchin Highbury77 31,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South East86 1739 5668 4
Letchworth South West79 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town75 4907 3728 3
Hitchin Bearton50 6742 4638 5
Letchworth East56 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo33 10604 7482 7
Letchworth Wilbury37 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace37 8543 8410 9
Royston Heath27 14472 9406 10
Weston and Sandon33 9225 17210 17
Letchworth Grange28 13469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton21 16433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth29 11340 14277 15
Chesfield29 12379 13323 13
Knebworth25 15305 15310 14
Royston Meridian17 17268 16216 16
Cadwell13 19156 19168 18
Arbury14 18185 18132 19
Ermine12 20134 20107 20
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Codicote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Codicote in March 2025

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

1. Taverners Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Meadow Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Heath Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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