Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Grange Rise area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Codicote & Kimpton , and the 148th 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 Grange Rise (SG4 8YR) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% lower than the Codicote & Kimpton average (44.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grange Rise (SG4 8YR), the main crime hotspot is near Valley Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | The Ridgeway | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | St Giles Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dollimore Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Valley Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Valley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Chestnuts | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | The Ridgeway | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old School Close | Under investigation |
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