Crime Rate in Hitchin Highbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Highbury

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Highbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Highbury crime rate of 3.78 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 Highbury, encompassing approximately 25,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hitchin Highbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Exchange Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Hermitage Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hitchin Highbury?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchin Highbury reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 1,298 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hitchin Highbury witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchin Highbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 1,039 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hitchin Highbury witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hitchin Highbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hitchin Highbury has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 1th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchin Highbury crimes were 1,298. The crime rate of Hitchin Highbury in 2024 was 50.01 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Highbury were around 1,039 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.03 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchin Highbury)CrimesRank (Hitchin Highbury)CrimesRank (Hitchin Highbury)
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
Ermine11 18134 20107 20
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Hitchin Highbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202521
May 202525
April 202529
March 202523
February 202518
January 202526
December 202427
November 202427
October 202426
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 202442
August 202421

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202516
April 202515
March 202516
February 202513
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202410
September 202413
August 202428

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hitchin Highbury in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Exchange Yard (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fyffes Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Sun Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Highbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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