Total Crime Rate
39.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coach Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hitchin Highbury , and the 169th lowest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coach Drive (SG4 9AP) in the last 12 months was 39.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.0% higher than the Hitchin Highbury average (35.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coach Drive (SG4 9AP), the main crime hotspot is near Robins Hill. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hitchin Highbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Robins Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Robins Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Maples | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Priory Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gosmore Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robins Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Robins Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Robins Hill | Under investigation |
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