Crime Rate in Cadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cadwell

The total recorded crimes in Cadwell, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cadwell crime rate of 48.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Greenfield Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cadwell has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 48.84 ranking 19th 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.

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
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

Cadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cadwell in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bedford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Greenfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Turnpike Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gurney'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wyatt Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manor Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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