Crime Rate in Letchworth South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth South West

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth South West, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth South West crime rate of 5.32 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 West, encompassing approximately 13,910 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
Letchworth South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Westbury Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Letchworth South West?

To understand the safety of Letchworth South West, we need to analyze Letchworth South West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 1,009 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth South West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 795 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth South West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Letchworth South West 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 West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Letchworth South West has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 ranking 2th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth South West crimes were 1,009. The crime rate of Letchworth South West in 2024 was 72.54 (year) or 6.04 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth South West were around 795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.15 (year) or 4.76 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)CrimesRank (Letchworth South West)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Baldock Town65 5907 3728 3
Letchworth South East70 3739 5668 4
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202510
March 202510
February 20255
January 202515
December 202414
November 20246
October 202415
September 202418
August 202412
July 202426
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202523
February 202510
January 202519
December 202412
November 202420
October 202421
September 202412
August 202433
July 202423
June 202436
May 202425

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202521
February 202515
January 202521
December 202425
November 202411
October 202413
September 202438
August 202436
July 202421
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 20241
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Letchworth South West in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Westbury Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leys Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. Rowland Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Openshaw Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hillbrow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Chiltern View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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