Crime Rate in Hitchin Oughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Oughton

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Oughton, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Oughton crime rate of 3.05 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 Hitchin Oughton, encompassing approximately 9,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hitchin Oughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Barker Place with total crimes: 5
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westmill Lawns with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hitchin Oughton?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchin Oughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 433 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hitchin Oughton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchin Oughton had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 332 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hitchin Oughton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hitchin Oughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hitchin Oughton has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 13th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchin Oughton crimes were 433. The crime rate of Hitchin Oughton in 2024 was 47.11 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Oughton were around 332 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.12 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchin Oughton)CrimesRank (Hitchin Oughton)CrimesRank (Hitchin Oughton)
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 Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
Royston Meridian29 12268 16216 16
Knebworth23 17305 15310 14
Weston and Sandon24 16225 17210 17
Cadwell15 18156 19168 18
Arbury12 19185 18132 19
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Hitchin Oughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20259
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 202411
August 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Hitchin Oughton in May 2025

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

1. John Barker Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Westmill Lawns (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bingen Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Carling Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Seebohm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Hedges (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Nutleigh Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Firs Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Westmill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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