Crime Rates at London Road, Gosmore, Hitchin, SG4 7RD

London Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cadwell , and the 156th highest crime rate of 414 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 London Road (SG4 7RD) in the last 12 months was 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 21.9% higher than the Cadwell average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around London Road (SG4 7RD), the main crime hotspot is near The Crescent. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.