Crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in Great Amwell & Stansteads in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- Types of crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- Great Amwell & Stansteads compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- Population and deprivation in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- Questions about crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- About this data
340 crimes were recorded in Great Amwell & Stansteads in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 110 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Amwell & Stansteads has the 2,663rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Amwell & Stansteads | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 340 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.4 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,819 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads was highest in the year to July 2019 (498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (307). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 340 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 59.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 327 | 56.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 421 | 72.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 307 | 52.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 420 | 72.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 436 | 74.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 498 | 85.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 416 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Amwell & Stansteads over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+43%) and vehicle crime (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-61%) and burglary (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 18.9 | 0.55 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.3 | 0.87 | +19% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +25% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +42% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +117% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 0.58 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -61% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.63 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Amwell & Stansteads
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Amwell & Stansteads, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Amwell & Stansteads.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Amwell & Stansteads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 177 | 49.4 | -15% |
| Ware Priory | 702 | 89.7 | +54% |
| Ware Trinity | 302 | 54.8 | -6% |
| Ware St Mary's | 321 | 47.4 | -19% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 811 | 82.6 | +41% |
| Hertford Castle | 734 | 147.6 | +153% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 602 | 61.9 | +6% |
| Hertford Sele | 443 | 68.7 | +17% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Great Amwell & Stansteads over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Roydon Road | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Mill Race | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Amwell Hill | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Abbotts Court | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Amwell & Stansteads over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Great Amwell & Stansteads has an estimated population of 5,819. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Amwell & Stansteads sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Amwell & Stansteads |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Great Amwell & Stansteads a safe place to live?
Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads was down 1% on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Amwell & Stansteads?
Great Amwell & Stansteads is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Great Amwell & Stansteads. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.