Crime Rate in Kimpton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kimpton

The total recorded crimes in Kimpton, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimpton crime rate of 14.47 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 Kimpton, encompassing approximately 138 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kimpton Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 1
  • Hampden with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kimpton?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Kimpton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 53 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kimpton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kimpton had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 65 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kimpton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kimpton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kimpton has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 14.47 ranking 24th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Kimpton crimes were 53. The crime rate of Kimpton in 2024 was 383.50 (year) or 31.96 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kimpton were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 470.33 (year) or 39.19 (month) ranking 23 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
Ermine12 20134 20107 20
Codicote6 2295 2297 21
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Kimpton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 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, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kimpton in March 2025

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

1. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hampden (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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