Crime Rates at Ibberson Way, Hitchin, SG4 9RB

Ibberson Way area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Hitchin Bearton , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 414 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 Ibberson Way (SG4 9RB) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.1% lower than the Hitchin Bearton average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ibberson Way (SG4 9RB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shopping Area, where police recorded 46 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dacre Road (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.