Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cowslip Close area has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath , and the 2nd 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 Cowslip Close (SG8 9TJ) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 96.0% lower than the Royston Heath average (77.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cowslip Close (SG8 9TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Dacre Green. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Royston Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dacre Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parthia Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Brambles | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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