Crime Rate in Ermine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ermine

The total recorded crimes in Ermine, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ermine crime rate of 115.67 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ermine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenbury Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Windmill Close 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 July 2025 the Ermine has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 115.67 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ermine)CrimesRank (Ermine)CrimesRank (Ermine)
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
Cadwell12 17156 19168 18
Arbury11 19185 18132 19
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Ermine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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

High Crime Locations Ermine in July 2025

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

1. Greenbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Windmill Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bonds Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Bankside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Kilns (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Rooks Nest Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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