Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Robin Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads , and the 86th 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 Robin Close (SG12 8TX) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.9% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average (61.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Robin Close (SG12 8TX), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sanville Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Swift Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sanville Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kingfisher Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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