Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Munden Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern , and the 169th lowest 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 Munden Road (SG12 0LR) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 9.2% lower than the Aston, Datchworth & Walkern average (41.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Munden Road (SG12 0LR), the main crime hotspot is near Easington Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston, Datchworth & Walkern| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gladstone Road | Under investigation |
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