Total Crime Rate
75.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodstock Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads , and the 119th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodstock Close (SG13 7RP) in the last 12 months was 75.5 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 280.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 51.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 216.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodstock Close (SG13 7RP), the main crime hotspot is near Priors Close. Police recorded 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Priors Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portland Place | — |
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