Crime Rate in Letchworth Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth Grange

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth Grange, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth Grange crime rate of 2.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Letchworth Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caslon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Maycroft with total crimes: 3
  • Western 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Letchworth Grange has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 13th 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.

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
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
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Letchworth Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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
April 20241

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

High Crime Locations Letchworth Grange in March 2025

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

1. Caslon Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Maycroft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Western Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Midhurst (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Stotfold Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Stoneley (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pelican Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashdown (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heathermere (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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