Crime Rate in Chesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesfield

The total recorded crimes in Chesfield, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesfield crime rate of 2.60 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 Chesfield, encompassing approximately 15,011 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Chesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Haycock Round with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chesfield?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chesfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 379 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chesfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Chesfield had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 323 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chesfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chesfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chesfield has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 8th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chesfield crimes were 379. The crime rate of Chesfield in 2024 was 25.25 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chesfield were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.52 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesfield)CrimesRank (Chesfield)CrimesRank (Chesfield)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town65 5907 3728 3
Letchworth South East70 3739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo68 4604 7482 7
Letchworth East34 10668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury40 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace26 14543 8410 9
Royston Heath36 9472 9406 10
Letchworth Grange26 15469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton28 13433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth32 11340 14277 15
Royston Meridian29 12268 16216 16
Knebworth23 17305 15310 14
Weston and Sandon24 16225 17210 17
Cadwell15 18156 19168 18
Arbury12 19185 18132 19
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Chesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 202413
November 202412
October 202411
September 202410
August 202419
July 202412
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 20259
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245
July 202412
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chesfield in May 2025

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

1. Fairfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Haycock Round (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Windermere Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waterlow Mews (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cromdale Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Beacons (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Mount Keen (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lower Titmore Green (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Arch Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Siccut Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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