Total Crime Rate
95.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Finches area has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hitchin Bearton , and the 78th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Finches (SG4 9PB) in the last 12 months was 95.2 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% higher than the Hitchin Bearton average (72.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -67.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Finches (SG4 9PB), the main crime hotspot is near Highbury Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hitchin Bearton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Rose Cottage Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burton Gardens | Under investigation |
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