The total recorded crimes in Weston and Sandon, North Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston and Sandon crime rate of 743.03 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 Weston and Sandon, encompassing approximately 32 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Weston and Sandon, we need to analyze Weston and Sandon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Hertfordshire:
In 2024, Weston and Sandon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Hertfordshire average, with 225 crimes compared to 443.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weston and Sandon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, Weston and Sandon had fewer crimes than the North Hertfordshire average, with 210 crimes compared to 373. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weston and Sandon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North Hertfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Hertfordshire, Weston and Sandon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Weston and Sandon has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 743.03 ranking 16th out of 23 in the North Hertfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Weston and Sandon crimes were 225. The crime rate of Weston and Sandon in 2024 was 6965.94 (year) or 580.50 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Weston and Sandon were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6501.55 (year) or 541.80 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North Hertfordshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Weston and Sandon) | Crimes | Rank (Weston and Sandon) | Crimes | Rank (Weston and Sandon) | |
| Hitchin Highbury | 75 | 1 | 1,298 | 1 | 1,039 | 1 |
| Letchworth South West | 74 | 2 | 1,009 | 2 | 795 | 2 |
| Baldock Town | 65 | 5 | 907 | 3 | 728 | 3 |
| Letchworth South East | 70 | 3 | 739 | 5 | 668 | 4 |
| Hitchin Bearton | 56 | 6 | 742 | 4 | 638 | 5 |
| Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo | 68 | 4 | 604 | 7 | 482 | 7 |
| Letchworth East | 34 | 10 | 668 | 6 | 577 | 6 |
| Letchworth Wilbury | 40 | 7 | 432 | 12 | 439 | 8 |
| Royston Palace | 26 | 14 | 543 | 8 | 410 | 9 |
| Chesfield | 39 | 8 | 379 | 13 | 323 | 13 |
| Royston Heath | 36 | 9 | 472 | 9 | 406 | 10 |
| Letchworth Grange | 26 | 15 | 469 | 10 | 395 | 11 |
| Hitchin Oughton | 28 | 13 | 433 | 11 | 332 | 12 |
| Hitchin Walsworth | 32 | 11 | 340 | 14 | 277 | 15 |
| Royston Meridian | 29 | 12 | 268 | 16 | 216 | 16 |
| Knebworth | 23 | 17 | 305 | 15 | 310 | 14 |
| Cadwell | 15 | 18 | 156 | 19 | 168 | 18 |
| Arbury | 12 | 19 | 185 | 18 | 132 | 19 |
| Ermine | 12 | 21 | 134 | 20 | 107 | 20 |
| Codicote | 12 | 20 | 95 | 22 | 97 | 21 |
| Hitchin Priory | 9 | 22 | 116 | 21 | 94 | 22 |
| Kimpton | 8 | 23 | 53 | 24 | 65 | 23 |
| Baldock East | 2 | 24 | 71 | 23 | 50 | 24 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 24 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 18 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston and Sandon postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |