Crime Rate in Royston Meridian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Meridian

The total recorded crimes in Royston Meridian, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Meridian crime rate of 4.25 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 Meridian, encompassing approximately 6,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Royston Meridian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Austin Corner with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 3

How safe is Royston Meridian?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Meridian demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 268 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Royston Meridian recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Royston Meridian had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 216 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Royston Meridian recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Royston Meridian has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Royston Meridian Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Royston Meridian has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 12th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Meridian crimes were 268. The crime rate of Royston Meridian in 2024 was 39.32 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Meridian were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.69 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston Meridian)CrimesRank (Royston Meridian)CrimesRank (Royston Meridian)
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
Royston Heath36 9472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange26 15469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton28 13433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
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 Meridian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20257
February 20258
January 202515
December 202414
November 20244
October 202416
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Royston Meridian in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Austin Corner (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Elm Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. The Shires (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Garden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Field Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Aintree Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Icknield Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lime Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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