Crime Rate in Letchworth Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth Grange

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth Grange, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth Grange crime rate of 2.54 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 Grange, encompassing approximately 10,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Letchworth Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maycroft with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bittern Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Letchworth Grange?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth Grange reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 469 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth Grange witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth Grange experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 395 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth Grange witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Letchworth Grange Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Letchworth Grange has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 15th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth Grange crimes were 469. The crime rate of Letchworth Grange in 2024 was 45.79 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth Grange were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.56 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)
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 East34 10668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury40 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace26 14543 8410 9
Chesfield39 8379 13323 13
Royston Heath36 9472 9406 10
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 Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202512
February 202521
January 202522
December 202419
November 202415
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413
July 202418
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Letchworth Grange in May 2025

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

1. Maycroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bittern Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kite Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Spencer Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Eastern Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stoneley (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pelican Way (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Southfields (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ashdown (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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