Total Crime Rate
76.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hitchin Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 223rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hitchin Road (SG5 4HP) in the last 12 months was 76.0 per 1,000 residents and was 46.5% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average (51.9 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 40.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hitchin Road (SG5 4HP), the main crime hotspot is near Coppice Mead. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arlesey & Fairfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Regent Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Regent Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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