WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Hitchin Walsworth, North Hertfordshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hitchin Walsworth, localized within North Hertfordshire.

Total Crimes

34
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Annual Crime Rate

38.47per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

8,319

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences11
Anti-social Behaviour9
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Burglary4
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Masefield Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4Burglary: 1
5
On or near Allwoods Place Map
Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Tristram Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sturgeon'S Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Keats Way Map
Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Chaucer Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Wilshere Crescent Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Gibson Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Fairfield Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Kingswood Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within North Hertfordshire district.

Local Rank

#5safest in North Hertfordshire

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

60.77per 1k

Local Policing

Hitchin Rural

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The priorities for May to August are as follows:

• Acquisitive vehicle crime. Theft from vehicles and theft of vehicles throughout the rural area is a concern for local communities. We will work with the public and businesses to improve crime prevention awareness and increase patrols in these isolated locations to reduce offences and reassure communities.

• Fly-tipping and related crime along the Herts/Beds border. We will continue to focus on this issue over the coming months, ensuring that close collaboration with colleagues in Bedfordshire continues. We will also continue to undertake dedicated patrols and operations throughout the area.

Issued: 18 May 2026

Status Update

Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

The previous local priorities for the area were:

• Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close.

• Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas.

Issued: 18 May 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close
*The Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted patrols in the area to ensure that any unlawful activity is identified and addressed.

Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas
*The team carried out patrols of the areas and worked with landowners, farmers and businesses with a focus on reducing fly-tipping. This forms part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Police Surgery - Great Ashby

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Great Ashby Community Centre, Whitehorse Lane Stevenage

JUN23

Street meet with Residents alongside Hightown Housing

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2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Haygarth Knebworth

JUN28

Oughton Dog Watch Walk

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Hitchin

AUG8

Police Surgery - Kimpton

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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The Homestead, Hitchin

AUG21

Street Meet alongside Hightown Housing Association Hawthorne Avenue, Codicote

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10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Hawthorn Avenue Hitchin

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