Crime in Letchworth South West, North Hertfordshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Letchworth South West, localized within North Hertfordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Barrington Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Station Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Robbery: 1Other theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Rowland Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Openshaw Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Gernon Road Map | Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Burnell Rise Map | Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Station Way Map | Robbery: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Letchworth and Baldock Town
Hertfordshire Constabulary
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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