Crime Rate in Royston Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Heath

The total recorded crimes in Royston Heath, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Heath crime rate of 5.98 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 Royston Heath, encompassing approximately 7,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Royston Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosecomb with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Coronation Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Royston Heath?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Heath reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 472 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royston Heath witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Royston Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 406 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royston Heath witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royston Heath has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 8th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Heath crimes were 472. The crime rate of Royston Heath in 2024 was 62.73 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Heath were around 406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.96 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston Heath)CrimesRank (Royston Heath)CrimesRank (Royston Heath)
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
Letchworth Grange43 9469 10395 11
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

Royston Heath 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 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 202513
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

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

High Crime Locations Royston Heath in July 2025

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

1. Rosecomb (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coronation Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Sun Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Princes Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Chilcourt (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Weston Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Phillips Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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