Crime Rate in Knebworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knebworth

The total recorded crimes in Knebworth, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knebworth crime rate of 10.99 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 Knebworth, encompassing approximately 2,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Knebworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Deard'S End Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Gun Meadow Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Knebworth?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Knebworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 305 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Knebworth had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 310 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knebworth recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Knebworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Knebworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Knebworth has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 10.99 ranking 15th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Knebworth crimes were 305. The crime rate of Knebworth in 2024 was 134.14 (year) or 11.18 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knebworth were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.34 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking 14 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
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo33 10604 7482 7
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
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

Knebworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Knebworth in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Deard'S End Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Gun Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Deanscroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Danesbury Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Devey Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stobarts Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Peters Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. B197 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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