Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Spinney area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo , and the 54th 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 The Spinney (SG13 7JR) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.6% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average (69.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Spinney (SG13 7JR), the main crime hotspot is near Ware Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hertford Bengeo| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ware Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Springs | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tamworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Tamworth Road | Under investigation |
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