Crime Rate in Royston Palace: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston Palace

The total recorded crimes in Royston Palace, North Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston Palace crime rate of 4.20 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 Royston Palace, encompassing approximately 12,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Royston Palace Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbourn Street with total crimes: 4
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gage Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Royston Palace?

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

  • Relative to North Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Royston Palace reported a higher crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 543 crimes compared to 443. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royston Palace witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Royston Palace experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 410 crimes compared to 373. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royston Palace witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Palace Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royston Palace has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 7th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Royston Palace crimes were 543. The crime rate of Royston Palace in 2024 was 43.89 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston Palace were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston Palace)CrimesRank (Royston Palace)CrimesRank (Royston Palace)
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
Letchworth Wilbury35 13432 12439 8
Royston Heath45 8472 9406 10
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 Palace 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202414
October 20248
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 20258
April 202515
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 20246
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20253
September 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Royston Palace in July 2025

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

1. Melbourn Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Byron Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
3. Gage Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Clark Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Lindsay Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fish Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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