Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broadwater Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Letchworth South East , and the 109th 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 Broadwater Avenue (SG6 3HH) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Letchworth South East average (80.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broadwater Avenue (SG6 3HH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Unwin Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Broadwater Dale (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Letchworth South East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Copper Beech Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Copper Beech Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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