Total Crime Rate
57.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Chestnuts area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Braughing & Standon , and the 178th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Chestnuts (SG11 1DQ) in the last 12 months was 57.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.4% higher than the Braughing & Standon average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 183.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Chestnuts (SG11 1DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Barleymead Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braughing & Standon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dawkins Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barleymead Way | Under investigation |
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