WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

Letchworth South East Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Letchworth South East, localized within north hertfordshire.

Total Crimes

54
trending_up +14.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

70.39per 1k
trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,255

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences20
Anti-social Behaviour11
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Burglary4
Public Order4
Drug Offences3
Shoplifting2
Other Theft2
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Jarden Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1
7
On or near Newells Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Jackman'S Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Shopping Area Map
Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Radburn Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Goldon Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Pearsall Close Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Rushby Place Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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Local Rank

#20safest in north hertfordshire

City Average

60.74per 1k

Local Policing

Letchworth and Baldock Town

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Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

To tackle speeding on Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City.
*Patrols and speed check operations have been conducted in the area to combat motorists driving too fast.

Unlawful use of E-scooters in Letchworth and Baldock.
* The Neighbourhood Policing Team have undertaken activities to address this issue including educating owners and in some cases seizing several e-scooters.

Actioned: 7 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY19

Neighbour surgery

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schedule

9:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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Baldock Library, Simpson Drive Baldock

MAY20

ASB engagement and education

other
schedule

12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Nightingale Park, Baldock

MAY21

Knife amnesty bin

other
schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Arena Parade Letchworth Garden City

MAY27

Neighbour surgery

other
schedule

2:30 PM — 4:00 PM

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Baldock Community Centre, Simpson Drive Baldock

JUN9

neighbour surgery

other
schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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Baldock Library, Simpson Drive Baldock

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