Crime Rate in Ermine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ermine

The total recorded crimes in Ermine, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ermine crime rate of 126.18 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 Ermine, encompassing approximately 95 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Ermine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nuthampstead Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Windmill Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ermine?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ermine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ermine recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ermine had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 107 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ermine recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ermine Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ermine has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 126.18 ranking 20th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ermine crimes were 134. The crime rate of Ermine in 2024 was 1409.04 (year) or 117.42 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ermine were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1125.13 (year) or 93.76 (month) ranking 20 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
Codicote6 2295 2297 21
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Ermine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Ermine in March 2025

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

1. Nuthampstead Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Windmill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Millcroft Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Royston Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Crossways (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. B1368 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Smith'S End Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coombe Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Rooks Nest Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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