Crime Rate in Letchworth Wilbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth Wilbury

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth Wilbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth Wilbury crime rate of 3.46 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 Wilbury, encompassing approximately 11,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Letchworth Wilbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Archers Way with total crimes: 5
  • Abbotts Road with total crimes: 5
  • Monklands with total crimes: 3

How safe is Letchworth Wilbury?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Letchworth Wilbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 432 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Letchworth Wilbury witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Letchworth Wilbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 439 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Letchworth Wilbury witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Letchworth Wilbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Letchworth Wilbury has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 7th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Letchworth Wilbury crimes were 432. The crime rate of Letchworth Wilbury in 2024 was 37.35 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Letchworth Wilbury were around 439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.96 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Letchworth Wilbury)CrimesRank (Letchworth Wilbury)CrimesRank (Letchworth Wilbury)
Hitchin Highbury75 11,298 11,039 1
Letchworth South West74 21,009 2795 2
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
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 Wilbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202519
February 202512
January 202514
December 202421
November 202410
October 202423
September 202420
August 202419
July 202427
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Letchworth Wilbury in May 2025

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

1. Archers Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Abbotts Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Monklands (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wilbury Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rosemont Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Eldefield (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bursland (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Monks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Martin Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Icknield Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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