Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leahoe Gardens area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hertford Bengeo , and the 109th 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 Leahoe Gardens (SG13 8BY) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% lower than the Hertford Bengeo average (69.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Leahoe Gardens (SG13 8BY), the main crime hotspot is near Pearson Avenue. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Pearson Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pearson Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pearson Avenue | Under investigation |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.