Crime Rate in Hitchin Bearton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Bearton

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Bearton, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Bearton crime rate of 2.86 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 Hitchin Bearton, encompassing approximately 19,609 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Hitchin Bearton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Dacre Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hitchin Bearton?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchin Bearton reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 742 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hitchin Bearton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchin Bearton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 638 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hitchin Bearton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Hitchin Bearton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hitchin Bearton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hitchin Bearton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.86 ranking 6th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchin Bearton crimes were 742. The crime rate of Hitchin Bearton in 2024 was 37.84 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Bearton were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.53 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchin Bearton)CrimesRank (Hitchin Bearton)CrimesRank (Hitchin Bearton)
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
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
Ermine12 21134 20107 20
Codicote12 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory9 22116 2194 22
Kimpton8 2353 2465 23
Baldock East2 2471 2350 24

Hitchin Bearton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202513
February 20259
January 202516
December 20247
November 202416
October 202419
September 202425
August 202416
July 202414
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202416
August 202420
July 202416
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Hitchin Bearton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
2. Dacre Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. A505 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Redoubt Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stormont Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Florence Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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