Crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads: statistics, rates and trends
334 crimes were recorded in Great Amwell & Stansteads in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Amwell & Stansteads
- Questions about crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (72) and other theft (28) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Amwell & Stansteads | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 334 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,819 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads peaked in the year to August 2019 (517 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (317). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 334 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 360 | 61.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 407 | 69.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 334 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 408 | 70.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 517 | 88.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 409 | 70.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 28, while vehicle crime fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 19.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 12.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Amwell & Stansteads; the highest is Hertford Castle (149.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hertford Heath & Brickendon (46.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Amwell & Stansteads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 167 | 46.6 | -19% |
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +60% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | -2% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -15% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 802 | 81.7 | +42% |
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +161% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 573 | 58.9 | +3% |
| Hertford Sele | 417 | 64.6 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Great Amwell & Stansteads over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Hillside Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Roydon Road | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Abbotts Way | 12 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Amwell Hill | 11 |
| On or near Mill Race | 11 |
| On or near Abbotts Court | 10 |
Of the 262 crimes in Great Amwell & Stansteads with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Great Amwell & Stansteads has an estimated population of 5,819 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (16%, against 20%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Amwell & Stansteads average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Amwell & Stansteads | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Amwell & Stansteads a safe place to live?
Great Amwell & Stansteads recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,721st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Amwell & Stansteads was down 7% on the year before: 334 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 360 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Amwell & Stansteads?
About 5,819 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Amwell & Stansteads?
Great Amwell & Stansteads is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.