Crime Rate in Ermine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ermine

The total recorded crimes in Ermine, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ermine crime rate of 126.18 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 Ermine, encompassing approximately 95 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ermine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • London Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ermine?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Ermine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ermine recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Ermine had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 107 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ermine recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ermine Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ermine has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 126.18 ranking 21th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ermine crimes were 134. The crime rate of Ermine in 2024 was 1409.04 (year) or 117.42 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ermine were around 107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1125.13 (year) or 93.76 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ermine)CrimesRank (Ermine)CrimesRank (Ermine)
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
Chesfield39 8379 13323 13
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
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Ermine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Ermine in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Birch Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. London Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Bogmoor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Kilns (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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