Crime Rate in Royston Palace: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Palace

The total recorded crimes in Royston Palace, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Palace crime rate of 2.99 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 Palace, encompassing approximately 12,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Royston Palace Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jepps Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Coombe Hole with total crimes: 3
  • Stuart Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Royston Palace?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Palace reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 543 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royston Palace witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Royston Palace experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 410 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royston Palace witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Palace Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Royston Palace has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 8th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Palace crimes were 543. The crime rate of Royston Palace in 2024 was 43.89 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Palace were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 9 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
Letchworth South West79 21,009 2795 2
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 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

Royston Palace Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202414
October 20248
September 202412
August 202420
July 202412
June 202448
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248
July 202417
June 202450
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 202428
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Royston Palace in March 2025

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

1. Jepps Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coombe Hole (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Stuart Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fish Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Eliot Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Donne Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hardy Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Melbourn Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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