Crime Rate in Hitchin Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Priory

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Priory, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Priory crime rate of 1.72 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 2,900 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hitchin Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Charlton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Conquest Close with total crimes: 1
  • A602 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hitchin Priory?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchin Priory demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 116 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hitchin Priory recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchin Priory had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 94 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hitchin Priory recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hitchin Priory Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hitchin Priory has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 23th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchin Priory crimes were 116. The crime rate of Hitchin Priory in 2024 was 39.99 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Priory were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.41 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchin Priory)CrimesRank (Hitchin Priory)CrimesRank (Hitchin Priory)
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
Chesfield39 10379 13323 13
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
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Hitchin Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20245
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hitchin Priory in July 2025

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

1. Old Charlton Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
2. Conquest Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A602 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Foster Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ransom Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.