Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brookside area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo , and the 211th 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 Brookside (SG13 7LL) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 37.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookside (SG13 7LL), the main crime hotspot is near Deer Close. Police recorded 5 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 | Wisdom Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanley Road | — |
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