Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Braughing & Standon , and the 145th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East 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 Orchard Drive (SG11 1XD) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 33.4% lower than the Braughing & Standon average (49.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Drive (SG11 1XD), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | South Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Britannia | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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