Crime Rate in Arbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arbury

The total recorded crimes in Arbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arbury crime rate of 0.30 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 Arbury, encompassing approximately 45,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Arbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baldock Services with total crimes: 6
  • Northfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Springhead with total crimes: 1

How safe is Arbury?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Arbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 185 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Arbury had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 132 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Arbury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Arbury has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 0.30 ranking 18th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Arbury crimes were 185. The crime rate of Arbury in 2024 was 18.29 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arbury were around 132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.07 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 19 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
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
Ermine12 20134 20107 20
Codicote6 2295 2297 21
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Arbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 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 (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20249
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Arbury in March 2025

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

1. Baldock Services (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Springhead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Silver Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gardiners Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dixies Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Partridge Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parkers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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