Crime Rates at Mill Close, Hitchin, SG4 0NR

Mill Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hitchin Walsworth , and the 68th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Mill Close (SG4 0NR) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% lower than the Hitchin Walsworth average (44.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mill Close (SG4 0NR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kipling Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mountjoy (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.