Letchworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Letchworth's October 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting the area's consistently lower-than-national crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.3% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.0%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%). This pattern aligns with Letchworth's character as a planned town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to both higher rates of anti-social behaviour and lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and the Halloween period—may have influenced the rise in violent crime. The town's proximity to London and its status as a commuter hub likely play a role in crime dynamics, with retail areas driving shoplifting and public order offences. However, Letchworth's overall safety compared to the UK average suggests that local policing, community engagement, or the town's design may be effective in mitigating crime. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.9% of all crimes) further supports the idea that Letchworth's built environment, with its lower density and more secure housing stock, contributes to its safer profile.

October 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Letchworth's crime profile, with vehicle crime jumping 700% from 1 to 8 incidents—a stark anomaly compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubled from zero to three incidents, though these remain well below the UK averages for their respective categories. Conversely, robbery and burglary both declined sharply: robbery dropped 80% to one incident, and burglary fell 50% to two incidents, continuing a trend of reduced property crime. The breakdown of crime types reveals a notable contrast with national figures: anti-social behaviour in Letchworth was 19% above the UK average, while shoplifting was 21% below. This divergence suggests that local social dynamics—such as the town's mix of residential and commercial areas—may influence specific crime types differently than the UK average.

Letchworth's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% increase from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's consistent position below the UK average, which remains 13% lower. On a daily basis, the local figure of 7 crimes per day offers context for residents: over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average (which is not provided here), it underscores the relative safety of Letchworth compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 3.7% rise, the area's crime profile remains stable, with no single category dominating the statistics. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community initiatives—may be maintaining the area's overall safety despite minor fluctuations.