Total Crime Rate
81.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Madgeways Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads , and the 107th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Madgeways Close (SG12 9RU) in the last 12 months was 81.3 per 1,000 residents and was 32.4% higher 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Madgeways Close (SG12 9RU), the main crime hotspot is near Amwell Hill. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Amwell & Stansteads| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Pepper Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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