Crime Rate in Knebworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knebworth

The total recorded crimes in Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knebworth crime rate of 13.63 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 Knebworth, encompassing approximately 2,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knebworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Deanscroft with total crimes: 4
  • Stevenage Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Knebworth?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Knebworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 305 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Knebworth had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 310 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Knebworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knebworth has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 13.63 ranking 14th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Knebworth crimes were 305. The crime rate of Knebworth in 2024 was 134.14 (year) or 11.18 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knebworth were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.34 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knebworth)CrimesRank (Knebworth)CrimesRank (Knebworth)
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
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
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Knebworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20255
November 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Knebworth in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Deanscroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Stevenage Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. St Martin'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Hornbeam Spring (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deard'S End Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Kerr Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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