Crime Rate in Letchworth East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth East

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth East, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth East crime rate of 2.59 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 Letchworth East, encompassing approximately 13,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Letchworth East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Holmdale with total crimes: 2

How safe is Letchworth East?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth East reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 668 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 577 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Letchworth East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Letchworth East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Letchworth East has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 10th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth East crimes were 668. The crime rate of Letchworth East in 2024 was 50.83 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth East were around 577 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.91 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth East)CrimesRank (Letchworth East)CrimesRank (Letchworth East)
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 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
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
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

Letchworth East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202524
February 202530
January 202518
December 202428
November 202412
October 202417
September 202418
August 202422
July 202432
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
August 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
October 20244
September 20242
June 20248
May 20243

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. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Letchworth East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Holmdale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Ridge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birds Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Ridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broughton Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bidwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bennett Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hillshott (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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