Crime Rates at Major Haddock Close, Royston, SG8 5FD

Major Haddock Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Royston Meridian , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 413 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 Major Haddock Close (SG8 5FD) in the last 12 months was 23.1 per 1,000 residents and was 46.2% lower than the Royston Meridian average (43.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Major Haddock Close (SG8 5FD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stuart Drive, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Royston (Station) (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.