Crime Rate in Letchworth Wilbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Letchworth Wilbury

The total recorded crimes in Letchworth Wilbury, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Letchworth Wilbury crime rate of 3.20 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 Wilbury, encompassing approximately 11,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Letchworth Wilbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monklands with total crimes: 5
  • Eldefield with total crimes: 4
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Letchworth Wilbury has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 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.

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
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
Knebworth25 15305 15310 14
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

Letchworth Wilbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202514
December 202421
November 202410
October 202423
September 202420
August 202419
July 202427
June 202432
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Monklands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Eldefield (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bedford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wilbury Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. David Evans Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bursland (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Arlesey New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Marmet Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cowslip Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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