Crime Rates at Stoat Close, Hertford, SG13 7GH

Stoat Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Hertford Kingsmead , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 457 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 Stoat Close (SG13 7GH) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Hertford Kingsmead average (72.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stoat Close (SG13 7GH), the main crime hotspot is near Divot Place. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.