The total recorded crimes in Kimpton, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimpton crime rate of 57.89 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 Kimpton, encompassing approximately 138 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 Kimpton, we need to analyze Kimpton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Hertfordshire:
In 2024, Kimpton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 53 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kimpton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, Kimpton had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 65 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kimpton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Kimpton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Kimpton has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 57.89 ranking 23th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Kimpton crimes were 53. The crime rate of Kimpton in 2024 was 383.50 (year) or 31.96 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Kimpton were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 470.33 (year) or 39.19 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kimpton) | Crimes | Rank (Kimpton) | Crimes | Rank (Kimpton) | |
| 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 |
| Hitchin Priory | 9 | 22 | 116 | 21 | 94 | 22 |
| Baldock East | 2 | 24 | 71 | 23 | 50 | 24 |
In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
In April 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 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, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kimpton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |