Total Crime Rate
42.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Kingsland Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Arbury , and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 414 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kingsland Way (SG7 5PX) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 23.8% lower than the Arbury average (55.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kingsland Way (SG7 5PX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lucas Lane, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Springhead (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Lucas Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Lucas Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Silver Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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