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 March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo crime rate of 88.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Heath with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 88.57 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (North Hertfordshire)
Hitchin Highbury77 31,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South East86 1739 5668 4
Letchworth South West79 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town75 4907 3728 3
Hitchin Bearton50 6742 4638 5
Letchworth East56 5668 6577 6
Letchworth Wilbury37 7432 12439 8
Royston Palace37 8543 8410 9
Royston Heath27 14472 9406 10
Weston and Sandon33 9225 17210 17
Letchworth Grange28 13469 10395 11
Hitchin Oughton21 16433 11332 12
Hitchin Walsworth29 11340 14277 15
Chesfield29 12379 13323 13
Knebworth25 15305 15310 14
Royston Meridian17 17268 16216 16
Cadwell13 19156 19168 18
Arbury14 18185 18132 19
Ermine12 20134 20107 20
Codicote6 2295 2297 21
Hitchin Priory11 21116 2194 22
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23
Baldock East5 2371 2350 24

Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202520
December 20248
November 202414
October 202418
September 202418
August 202413
July 202415
June 202452
May 202415
April 202425

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo in March 2025

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

1. Orchard Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Heath (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Darley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Offley Bypass (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Luton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Luton White Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Docklands (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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