Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shaftesbury Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath , and the 71st 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 Shaftesbury Way (SG8 9DE) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the Royston Heath average (77.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shaftesbury Way (SG8 9DE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shepherd Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Drift Way Track (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Royston Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Brambles | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parthia Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mill Hill | Under investigation |
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