Crime Rates at Whinbush Grove, Hitchin, SG5 1PT

Whinbush Grove area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hitchin Bearton , and the 182nd 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 Whinbush Grove (SG5 1PT) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.5% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whinbush Grove (SG5 1PT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.