Crime Rate in Hitchin Highbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchin Highbury

The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Highbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Highbury crime rate of 2.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Hitchin Highbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sun Street with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Hermitage Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Hitchin Highbury has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.89 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.

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

Hitchin Highbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202523
February 202518
January 202526
December 202427
November 202427
October 202426
September 202423
August 202426
July 202430
June 202450
May 202449

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 253 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 202442
August 202421
July 202454
June 202450
May 20248

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202516
February 202513
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202410
September 202413
August 202428
July 202427
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202416
November 202413
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248
July 202419
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hitchin Highbury in May 2025

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

1. Sun Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hermitage Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
4. Robins Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Exchange Yard (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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