Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Downfield Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads , and the 82nd 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 Downfield Road (SG13 7SA) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average (59.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 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 ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downfield Road (SG13 7SA), the main crime hotspot is near Downfield Road, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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