WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hertfordshire Constabulary Police

hitchwood, offa and hoo Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for hitchwood, offa and hoo, localized within north hertfordshire.

Total Crimes

26
trending_down -27.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.31per 1k
trending_down -1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,778

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour9
Vehicle Crime3
Violence & Sexual Offences3
Burglary3
Drug Offences2
Public Order2
Other Crime2
Other Theft1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Rectory Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Offley Hill Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Gosling Avenue Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Hexton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Brick Kiln Lane Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near The Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Ashbrook Lane Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Pasture Lane Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Heath Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in north hertfordshire

City Average

60.74per 1k

Local Policing

Hitchin Rural

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Local Priorities

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Issued: 7 Apr 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:

Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close
*The Neighbourhood Policing Team have conducted patrols in the area to ensure that any unlawful activity is identified and addressed.

Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas
*The team have carried out patrols of the areas and are working with landowners, farmers and businesses with a focus on reducing fly-tipping. This will form part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities.

Actioned: 7 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY16

Police Surgery - Whitwell

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Londis, 62 High Street Hitchin

MAY27

Police Surgery - Codciote

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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John Clements Sports & Community Centre, Bury Lane Codicote

MAY28

Police Surgery - Knebworth

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Royal British Legion Club, Knebworth

JUN28

Oughton Dog Watch Walk

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Hitchin

JUL18

Police Surgery - Great Ashby

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Great Ashby Community Centre, Whitehorse Lane Stevenage

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