Crime Rate in Hitchin Walsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Walsworth

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Walsworth, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Walsworth crime rate of 2.48 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 Walsworth, encompassing approximately 12,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hitchin Walsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowbank with total crimes: 4
  • Tristram Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hardy Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hitchin Walsworth?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchin Walsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 340 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hitchin Walsworth recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchin Walsworth had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 277 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hitchin Walsworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hitchin Walsworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hitchin Walsworth has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 11th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchin Walsworth crimes were 340. The crime rate of Hitchin Walsworth in 2024 was 26.37 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Walsworth were around 277 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.49 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchin Walsworth)CrimesRank (Hitchin Walsworth)CrimesRank (Hitchin Walsworth)
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 Oughton28 13433 11332 12
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 Walsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202411
November 202418
October 202418
September 202415
August 202417
July 202411
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20259
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20248
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hitchin Walsworth in May 2025

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

1. Meadowbank (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Tristram Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Hardy Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. High Dane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Woolgrove Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Desborough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Benchley Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chaucer Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Campbell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Browning Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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