Crime in Letchworth South East, North Hertfordshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Letchworth South East, localized within North Hertfordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Radburn Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Jarden Map | Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Maddles Map | Drugs: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Rushby Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Newells Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Alban Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Lowe Drive Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near A505 Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Letchworth and Baldock Town
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Local Priorities
The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Anti-Social Behaviour in Letchworth town centre and Howard Park. We will increase patrols in and around these locations to ensure we are able to respond to, and also prevent, incidents of ASB. Increased visibility and engagement will help us to ensure the local communities are able to enjoy the town centre and Howard Park.
• Illegal use of e-scooters in Letchworth and Baldock. The excellent work that your local team has already undertaken to address this issue will continue throughout the summer. Expect to see more vehicles being seized.
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
The previous local priorities for the area were:
• To tackle speeding on Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City.
• Unlawful use of E-scooters in Letchworth and Baldock.
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
To tackle speeding on Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City.
*Patrols and speed check operations have been conducted in the area to combat motorists driving too fast.
Unlawful use of E-scooters in Letchworth and Baldock.
* The Neighbourhood Policing Team have undertaken activities to address this issue including educating owners and in some cases seizing several e-scooters.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Engagement Events
Beat surgery at Letchworth Library
other5:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Letchworth Library, Broadway Letchworth Garden City
Neighbour surgery
other10:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Baldock Library, Simpson Drive Baldock
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