Safety in Hitchin

Hitchin in East of England scores 74/100 (very good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,034

Rate per 1,000

72.0

1-year trend

-2.3%

3-year trend

-5.4%

5-year trend

-4.7%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

24

Per 1,000 residents

0.8

Data last updated: 15 August 2026