Total Crime Rate
112.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawrence Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hertford Sele , and the 64th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lawrence Close (SG14 2HH) in the last 12 months was 112.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% higher than the Hertford Sele average (77.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 69.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawrence Close (SG14 2HH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lawrence Close, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Norwood Close (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hertford Sele| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Perrett Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bentley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Perrett Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lawrence Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Road | Under investigation |
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