Crime Rate in North Hertfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hertfordshire

The total recorded crimes in North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 846 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hertfordshire crime rate of 6.35 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 North Hertfordshire, encompassing approximately 133,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (304) incidents (3.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (229) incidents (-1.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (57) incidents (-22.97% decrease)
North Hertfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

North Hertfordshire Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is North Hertfordshire?

To understand the safety of North Hertfordshire, we need to analyze North Hertfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Hertfordshire has recorded 10,643 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 79.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 211 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,958 crimes with a crime rate of 67.25, ranking it 259 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, North Hertfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 10643 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Hertfordshire had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 8,958 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Hertfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

North Hertfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hitchin Highbury (98 crimes), and the safest, Kimpton (2 crimes), is 96 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Hertfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Hitchin Town & West (118 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hitchin Highbury (21 crimes), with a difference of 97 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Hertfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hitchin Highbury98
Baldock Town74
Letchworth South West72
Hitchin Bearton69
Letchworth East63

Safest Wards:

Codicote8
Baldock East6
Weston and Sandon6
Hitchin Priory5
Kimpton2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hitchin Town & West118
Baldock80
Letchworth East79
Letchworth South West72
Hitchin Bearton69

Safest Areas:

Letchworth South East36
Letchworth Wilbury35
Ashwell, Weston & Barley28
Hitchin Walsworth21
Hitchin Highbury21

North Hertfordshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Hertfordshire has recorded 846 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 265th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total North Hertfordshire crimes were 10,643. The crime rate of North Hertfordshire in 2024 was 79.90 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 211 danzarous in the UK. North Hertfordshire ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hertfordshire were around 8,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.25 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 259 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of North Hertfordshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

North Hertfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 304 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 229 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (295 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (233 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (202 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (253 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (197 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (289 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202544
May 202556
April 202540
March 202540
February 202529
January 202538
December 202427

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245

A total of 225 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202521
April 202530
March 202534
February 202537
January 202537
December 202432

A total of 394 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202550
May 202551
April 202537
March 202554
February 202556
January 202554
December 202450

A total of 436 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202574
May 202559
April 202559
March 202553
February 202544
January 202549
December 202441

A total of 141 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202523
April 202522
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202417

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 202411

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247

A total of 488 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202559
May 202548
April 202569
March 202554
February 202548
January 202578
December 202476

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202512
April 202516
March 202520
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412

A total of 2226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 278.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025304
June 2025295
May 2025286
April 2025253
March 2025289
February 2025233
January 2025281
December 2024285

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246

A total of 1432 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 179.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025229
June 2025233
May 2025202
April 2025197
March 2025192
February 2025139
January 2025126
December 2024114

A total of 288 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202531
May 202537
April 202547
March 202533
February 202523
January 202540
December 202438

High Crime Locations North Hertfordshire in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Public order1
2. Hillcrest (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
4. Exchange Yard (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Rosecomb (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Bicycle theft1
6. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3

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