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

Major Haddock Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Royston Meridian , and the 108th 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 Major Haddock Close (SG8 5FD) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.6% lower than the Royston Meridian average (39.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Major Haddock Close (SG8 5FD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Donne Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.