Crime Rate in Royston Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Heath

The total recorded crimes in Royston Heath, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Heath crime rate of 4.78 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 Royston Heath, encompassing approximately 7,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Royston Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosecomb with total crimes: 4
  • Weston Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Princes Mews with total crimes: 3

How safe is Royston Heath?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Heath reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 472 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royston Heath witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Royston Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 406 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royston Heath witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Royston Heath has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 9th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Heath crimes were 472. The crime rate of Royston Heath in 2024 was 62.73 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Heath were around 406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.96 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston Heath)CrimesRank (Royston Heath)CrimesRank (Royston Heath)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town65 5907 3728 3
Letchworth South East70 3739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo68 4604 7482 7
Letchworth East34 10668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury40 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace26 14543 8410 9
Chesfield39 8379 13323 13
Letchworth Grange26 15469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton28 13433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
Royston Meridian29 12268 16216 16
Knebworth23 17305 15310 14
Weston and Sandon24 16225 17210 17
Cadwell15 18156 19168 18
Arbury12 19185 18132 19
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Royston Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 202513
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Royston Heath in May 2025

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

1. Rosecomb (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Weston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Princes Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stake Piece Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Day'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sun Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garden Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. South Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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