Crime Rate in Great Amwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Amwell

The total recorded crimes in Great Amwell, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Amwell crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Amwell, encompassing approximately 1,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Amwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Walnut Tree Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Cautherly Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Timber Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Great Amwell?

To understand the safety of Great Amwell, we need to analyze Great Amwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Great Amwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 160 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Amwell recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Amwell had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 166 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Amwell recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Great Amwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Amwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Amwell has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 29th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Great Amwell crimes were 160. The crime rate of Great Amwell in 2024 was 132.12 (year) or 11.01 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Amwell were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 137.08 (year) or 11.42 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Bishop's Stortford Central113 11,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth41 7778 4488 7
Ware Christchurch39 10534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston30 12696 5516 6
Ware Trinity42 5344 15315 14
Buntingford42 6575 7437 9
Hertford Sele41 8521 9461 8
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys39 9435 12408 12
Hertford Rural South24 15321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 13470 10352 13
Hertford Bengeo37 11457 11430 11
Bishop's Stortford South25 14392 13293 16
Ware St Mary's21 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell17 22176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North15 24318 17219 18
Stanstead Abbots20 17203 19214 19
Thundridge & Standon11 26225 18165 21
Much Hadham19 18133 26123 27
Little Hadham18 19122 2795 28
Hunsdon17 21179 20158 22
Braughing17 20138 25137 24
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Great Amwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202420
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Great Amwell in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Amwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Walnut Tree Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cautherly Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
3. Timber Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Emmas Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Gilpin'S Gallop (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Stanstead Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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