Crime Rate in Letchworth Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth Grange

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth Grange, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth Grange crime rate of 4.20 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 Letchworth Grange, encompassing approximately 10,243 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Letchworth Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bittern Way with total crimes: 4
  • Kite Way with total crimes: 4
  • Sparhawke with total crimes: 3

How safe is Letchworth Grange?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth Grange reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 469 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth Grange witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth Grange experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 395 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth Grange witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Letchworth Grange Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Letchworth Grange has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 9th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth Grange crimes were 469. The crime rate of Letchworth Grange in 2024 was 45.79 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth Grange were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.56 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)CrimesRank (Letchworth Grange)
Hitchin Highbury98 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West72 31,009 2795 2
Baldock Town74 2907 3728 3
Letchworth South East52 6739 5668 4
Hitchin Bearton69 4742 4638 5
Letchworth East63 5668 6577 6
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo38 11604 7482 7
Royston Palace52 7543 8410 9
Letchworth Wilbury35 13432 12439 8
Royston Heath45 8472 9406 10
Chesfield39 10379 13323 13
Hitchin Oughton36 12433 11332 12
Knebworth31 14305 15310 14
Hitchin Walsworth21 15340 14277 15
Royston Meridian17 16268 16216 16
Weston and Sandon6 22225 17210 17
Cadwell12 17156 19168 18
Arbury11 19185 18132 19
Ermine11 18134 20107 20
Codicote8 2095 2297 21
Hitchin Priory5 23116 2194 22
Baldock East6 2171 2350 24
Kimpton2 2453 2465 23

Letchworth Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202513
April 202516
March 202512
February 202521
January 202522
December 202419
November 202415
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20245
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Letchworth Grange in July 2025

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

1. Bittern Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
2. Kite Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Sparhawke (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Crossleys (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Western Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Pelican Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Principal Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastern Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Maycroft (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stotfold Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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