Crime Rate in Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo

The total recorded crimes in Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo crime rate of 182.50 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 Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo, encompassing approximately 372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hexton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Luton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brick Kiln Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 604 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 482 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 182.50 ranking 4th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo crimes were 604. The crime rate of Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo in 2024 was 1621.04 (year) or 135.09 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1293.61 (year) or 107.80 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo)CrimesRank (Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo)CrimesRank (Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo)
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
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
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

Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 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 Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 20259
February 202515
January 202520
December 20248
November 202414
October 202418
September 202418
August 202413
July 202415
June 202452
May 202415

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 202413
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo postcode area is presented below.

1. Hexton Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Luton Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Brick Kiln Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
4. Stevenage Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Strathmore Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Rueley Dell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Windmill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Waterdell Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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