Crime Rate in Letchworth South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth South East

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth South East, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth South East crime rate of 4.58 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 South East, encompassing approximately 15,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Letchworth South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chatterton with total crimes: 6
  • Jarden with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Maylins with total crimes: 4

How safe is Letchworth South East?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth South East reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 739 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth South East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 668 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth South East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Letchworth South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Letchworth South East has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 3th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth South East crimes were 739. The crime rate of Letchworth South East in 2024 was 48.31 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth South East were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.67 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth South East)CrimesRank (Letchworth South East)CrimesRank (Letchworth South East)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
Baldock Town65 5907 3728 3
Hitchin Bearton56 6742 4638 5
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo68 4604 7482 7
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

Letchworth South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 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 (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 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 (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202524
March 202532
February 202516
January 202521
December 202425
November 202425
October 202415
September 202418
August 202418
July 202418
June 202458
May 202421

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202531
February 20254
January 202513
December 202412
November 202415
October 202420
September 202414
August 202412
July 202420
June 202416
May 202420

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Letchworth South East in May 2025

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

1. Chatterton (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Jarden (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Upper Maylins (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maddles (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Baldock Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Newells (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Pryor Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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