Crime Rate in Letchworth South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth South West

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth South West, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth South West crime rate of 5.68 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 South West, encompassing approximately 13,910 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Letchworth South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Leys Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Westbury Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Letchworth South West?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth South West reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 1,009 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth South West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Letchworth South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 795 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth South West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Letchworth South West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Letchworth South West has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 5.68 ranking 2th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth South West crimes were 1,009. The crime rate of Letchworth South West in 2024 was 72.54 (year) or 6.04 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth South West were around 795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.15 (year) or 4.76 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Letchworth Grange28 13469 10395 11
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 20246
October 202415
September 202418
August 202412
July 202426
June 202444
May 202424
April 202416

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202519
December 202412
November 202420
October 202421
September 202412
August 202433
July 202423
June 202436
May 202425
April 202416

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20241
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 202521
December 202425
November 202411
October 202413
September 202438
August 202436
July 202421
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Letchworth South West in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting18
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Leys Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Westbury Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Eastcheap (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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