Letchworth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Letchworth's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.2% improvement over the UK average of 7.7. This performance places the built-up area within North Hertfordshire as one of the safer regions in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.7% of all recorded crimes, with 84 incidents reported — a figure 4% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the second most common crime type, comprising 26.5% of the total, and significantly outperforming the national rate by 43%. These findings align with Letchworth's character as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to anti-social incidents. The seasonal context of April — Easter holidays and spring weather — likely influenced the crime profile, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving both anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. However, the area's overall safety remains evident in the 12.7% drop in violent crime compared to the previous year, despite the recent spike in robbery. The interplay between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and infrastructure will continue to shape the area's crime picture as the year progresses.

April 2025 saw a 90% drop in burglary compared to the previous month, with only one incident recorded against 10 in March. This significant reduction may partly explain the overall decline in the area's crime rate. Vehicle crime also fell by half, from 12 to 6, a shift that contrasts with the 47% UK-wide average for this category. Conversely, robbery increased by 300%, jumping from one to four incidents, a spike that warrants scrutiny given the area's generally low violent crime rate. Anti-social behaviour remained 43% above the UK average, with 64 incidents recorded, highlighting a persistent local challenge. The sharp rise in possession of weapons — doubling from one to three cases — adds a new layer to the area's crime picture, though this category remains below the UK average. These divergent trends suggest that while some crime types are declining, others require targeted attention.

Letchworth's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 13.2% drop from the previous month's 8.4 rate. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 5.2% below the national average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Daily crime counts averaged 8 crimes per day, slightly below the 10 crimes per day recorded in March 2025. When scaled to the area's population of 33,195, the monthly exposure remains lower than the UK average, though the rate of anti-social behaviour remains 43% above the national benchmark. This contrast between overall safety and specific category trends illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some areas of the crime profile diverging from national patterns.