Crime Rate in Letchworth East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth East

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth East, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth East crime rate of 4.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Letchworth East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Ashfield Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Norton Way North with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Letchworth East has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth East)CrimesRank (Letchworth East)CrimesRank (Letchworth East)
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
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
Knebworth31 14305 15310 14
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

Letchworth East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 20259
April 202516
March 202524
February 202530
January 202518
December 202428
November 202412
October 202417
September 202418
August 202422

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 20258
April 202516
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20253
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Letchworth East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashfield Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
3. Norton Way North (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rushby Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daisy Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
7. Pix Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Cedar Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Davison Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ascot Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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