Crime in Hitchin Oughton, North Hertfordshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Hitchin Oughton, localized within North Hertfordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Bingen Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near The Crescent Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near River Mead Map | Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Westmill Lane Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near North Place Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Chestnut Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Castle Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Portman Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Firs Close Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Seebohm Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Hitchin Urban
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Local Priorities
The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Speeding on Bedford Road (A600). The stretch of Bedford Road between Redhill Road and Turnpike Lane has been identified as a location of concern for speeding vehicles by the local community. We will be conducting speed enforcement activities in this location over the coming months.
• E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Hitchin Urban. Once again, this issue has been highlighted in the recent public consultation process. We will continue our efforts to address this issue.
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
The previous local priorities for the area were:
• Checks on LGVs and waste carrying vehicles in Hitchin Urban
• The unlawful use of E-scooters
• Tackle speeding on London Road B656
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Checks on LGVs and waste carrying vehicles in Hitchin Urban
*The issue of some LGVs and waste carrying vehicles using Hitchin Urban road network whilst contravening relevant road traffic and related waste carrier legislation was raised as an issue. During January and February your local team conducted checks to make sure that vehicles using local roads to transport waste were doing so safely with secure loads and in accordance with the law.
The unlawful use of E-scooters throughout Hitchin Urban
*The use of E-scooters on public land is not allowed, and can present a danger to pedestrians and other road users alike. The Neighbourhood Policing Team undertook patrols looking for e-scooters being used illegally. Users were spoken to to address this issue including education and, where necessary and appropriate, enforcement was taken.
Tackle speeding on London Road B656
*Patrol and speed enforcement activity took place in and around the location to address the issue of speeding vehicles.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Engagement Events
Beat Surgery
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street Hitchin
OUGHTON DOG WATCH WALK
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Smartys Day Nursery, Burford Way Hitchin
Beat Surgery
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street Hitchin
Beat Surgery
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Hitchin Library, Paynes Park Hitchin
Milford Lodge Emergency Services Day
other11:00 AM — 12:30 PM
Milford Lodge Care Home, Priory End Hitchin
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