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 July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth South West crime rate of 5.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Letchworth South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Burnell Rise with total crimes: 6
  • 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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Letchworth South West has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)
Hitchin Highbury98 11,298 11,039 1
Baldock Town74 2907 3728 3
Letchworth South East52 6739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton69 4742 4638 5
Letchworth East63 5668 6577 6
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 South West 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202517
April 202519
March 202523
February 202510
January 202519
December 202412
November 202420
October 202421
September 202412
August 202433

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202522
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 20246
October 202415
September 202418
August 202412

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20241
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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
July 202513
June 20258
May 202518
April 202515
March 202521
February 202515
January 202521
December 202425
November 202411
October 202413
September 202438
August 202436

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Letchworth South West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burnell Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westbury Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leys Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Eastcheap (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Broadwater Dale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Rowland Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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