The total recorded crimes in Hitchin Priory, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchin Priory crime rate of 3.10 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 2,900 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hitchin Priory, we need to analyze Hitchin Priory crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Hertfordshire:
In 2024, Hitchin Priory demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 116 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hitchin Priory recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, Hitchin Priory had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 94 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hitchin Priory recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Hitchin Priory has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Hitchin Priory has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 22th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Hitchin Priory crimes were 116. The crime rate of Hitchin Priory in 2024 was 39.99 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchin Priory were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.41 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hitchin Priory) | Crimes | Rank (Hitchin Priory) | Crimes | Rank (Hitchin Priory) | |
| Hitchin Highbury | 75 | 1 | 1,298 | 1 | 1,039 | 1 |
| Letchworth South West | 74 | 2 | 1,009 | 2 | 795 | 2 |
| Baldock Town | 65 | 5 | 907 | 3 | 728 | 3 |
| Letchworth South East | 70 | 3 | 739 | 5 | 668 | 4 |
| Hitchin Bearton | 56 | 6 | 742 | 4 | 638 | 5 |
| Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 68 | 4 | 604 | 7 | 482 | 7 |
| Letchworth East | 34 | 10 | 668 | 6 | 577 | 6 |
| Letchworth Wilbury | 40 | 7 | 432 | 12 | 439 | 8 |
| Royston Palace | 26 | 14 | 543 | 8 | 410 | 9 |
| Chesfield | 39 | 8 | 379 | 13 | 323 | 13 |
| Royston Heath | 36 | 9 | 472 | 9 | 406 | 10 |
| Letchworth Grange | 26 | 15 | 469 | 10 | 395 | 11 |
| Hitchin Oughton | 28 | 13 | 433 | 11 | 332 | 12 |
| Hitchin Walsworth | 32 | 11 | 340 | 14 | 277 | 15 |
| Royston Meridian | 29 | 12 | 268 | 16 | 216 | 16 |
| Knebworth | 23 | 17 | 305 | 15 | 310 | 14 |
| Weston and Sandon | 24 | 16 | 225 | 17 | 210 | 17 |
| Cadwell | 15 | 18 | 156 | 19 | 168 | 18 |
| Arbury | 12 | 19 | 185 | 18 | 132 | 19 |
| Ermine | 12 | 21 | 134 | 20 | 107 | 20 |
| Codicote | 12 | 20 | 95 | 22 | 97 | 21 |
| Kimpton | 8 | 23 | 53 | 24 | 65 | 23 |
| Baldock East | 2 | 24 | 71 | 23 | 50 | 24 |
In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hitchin Priory postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |