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Crime in Hitchin

Recorded crime in Hitchin is 1.2 times the North Hertfordshire average and 0.8 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 2%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Hitchin: about 23,782 residents in 18 neighbourhoods.

Safety
5/10Average crime
Living
8.6/10Excellent
5-year change
−2%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.2×the North Hertfordshire average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

North Hertfordshire 012F: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeNorth Hertfordshire 012E: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 010A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 012B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 013D: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 013A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 010B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 010C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 012D: Safety 10 out of 10, very low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 010D: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 012C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 013E: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 013C: Safety 10 out of 10, very low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 012A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 010E: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNorth Hertfordshire 011C: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 014B: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNorth Hertfordshire 013B: Safety 10 out of 10, very low crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Hitchin.

Crime over 5 years

Down 2% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Hitchin, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 1,512 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20221,512Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 1,477 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20231,477Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 1,609 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20241,609Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 1,487 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20251,487Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 1,487 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20261,487

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.2× the North Hertfordshire average (0.8× the England and Wales average). 68 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 59% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 14% of the harm here
  • Other theft: 7% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 23 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.7
Burglary3.4
Violence and sexual offences22.8
Drugs2.6
Possession of weapons1.0
Other crime1.2
Other theft8.5
Theft from the person1.5
Vehicle crime3.5
Criminal damage and arson7.6
Public order4.9
Bicycle theft1.7
Shoplifting8.5

Postcode districts in Hitchin

Nearby towns

Council: North Hertfordshire

Questions about crime in Hitchin

Is Hitchin a safe place to live?
Hitchin scores 5 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.2 times the North Hertfordshire average.
Is crime going up or down in Hitchin?
Down 2% over 5 years, from 1,512 recorded crimes a year to 1,487.
What is the most common crime in Hitchin?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 23 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Hitchin compare with North Hertfordshire?
Crime severity in Hitchin is 1.2 times the North Hertfordshire average.