Crime Rate in Cadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cadwell

The total recorded crimes in Cadwell, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cadwell crime rate of 45.08 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 Cadwell, encompassing approximately 266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ickleford Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Laurel Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cadwell?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Cadwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 156 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cadwell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Cadwell had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 168 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cadwell recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cadwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cadwell has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 45.08 ranking 17th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cadwell crimes were 156. The crime rate of Cadwell in 2024 was 586.03 (year) or 48.84 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cadwell were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 631.10 (year) or 52.59 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cadwell)CrimesRank (Cadwell)CrimesRank (Cadwell)
Hitchin Highbury98 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West72 31,009 2795 2
Baldock Town74 2907 3728 3
Letchworth South East52 6739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton69 4742 4638 5
Letchworth East63 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo38 11604 7482 7
Royston Palace52 7543 8410 9
Letchworth Wilbury35 13432 12439 8
Royston Heath45 8472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange43 9469 10395 11
Chesfield39 10379 13323 13
Hitchin Oughton36 12433 11332 12
Knebworth31 14305 15310 14
Hitchin Walsworth21 15340 14277 15
Royston Meridian17 16268 16216 16
Weston and Sandon6 22225 17210 17
Arbury11 19185 18132 19
Ermine11 18134 20107 20
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Cadwell 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cadwell in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ickleford Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Laurel Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Rand'S Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Walnut Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Wyatt Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Ryder Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Greenfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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