Total Crime Rate
43.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Meadows area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cadwell , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North 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 The Meadows (SG4 8PR) in the last 12 months was 43.7 per 1,000 residents and was 15.3% lower than the Cadwell average (51.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Meadows (SG4 8PR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Orchard Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pasture Lane (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hitchwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Way | — |
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