Crime Rate in Royston Meridian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Meridian

The total recorded crimes in Royston Meridian, North Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Meridian crime rate of 2.49 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 Meridian, encompassing approximately 6,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Royston Meridian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Elm Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Tall Trees with total crimes: 2

How safe is Royston Meridian?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Meridian demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 268 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Royston Meridian recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Royston Meridian had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 216 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Royston Meridian recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Meridian Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Royston Meridian has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 17th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Meridian crimes were 268. The crime rate of Royston Meridian in 2024 was 39.32 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Meridian were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.69 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 16 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
Letchworth Wilbury37 7432 12439 8
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
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

Royston Meridian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202515
December 202414
November 20244
October 202416
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Royston Meridian in March 2025

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

1. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Elm Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Tall Trees (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Siskin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Perry Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Icknield Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lilburn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Field Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newman Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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