Crime Rate in Weston and Sandon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston and Sandon

The total recorded crimes in Weston and Sandon, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston and Sandon crime rate of 1021.67 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 Weston and Sandon, encompassing approximately 32 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weston and Sandon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treacle Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Dane End Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Weston and Sandon?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Weston and Sandon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 225 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weston and Sandon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Weston and Sandon had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 210 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weston and Sandon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weston and Sandon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Weston and Sandon has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1021.67 ranking 9th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Weston and Sandon crimes were 225. The crime rate of Weston and Sandon in 2024 was 6965.94 (year) or 580.50 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston and Sandon were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6501.55 (year) or 541.80 (month) ranking 17 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 Palace37 8543 8410 9
Royston Heath27 14472 9406 10
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

Weston and Sandon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 202418
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
August 20243
May 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Weston and Sandon in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston and Sandon postcode area is presented below.

1. Treacle Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Dane End Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. The Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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