Crime Rate in Bishop's Stortford All Saints: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford All Saints

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford All Saints, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford All Saints crime rate of 2.08 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 Bishop's Stortford All Saints, encompassing approximately 19,683 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plaw Hatch Close with total crimes: 7
  • Woodside with total crimes: 4
  • Hurn Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bishop's Stortford All Saints?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford All Saints, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford All Saints crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Bishop's Stortford All Saints reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 624 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford All Saints witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford All Saints experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 555 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford All Saints witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford All Saints has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Stortford All Saints has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 9th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford All Saints crimes were 624. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford All Saints in 2024 was 31.70 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford All Saints were around 555 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.20 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202516
February 202510
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420
July 202413
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 202414
July 202427
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 202513
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
June 202412

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford All Saints in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Stortford All Saints postcode area is presented below.

1. Plaw Hatch Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Woodside (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hurn Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Goldings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackbushe (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birchwood Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Haymeads Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Alconbury (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gatwick Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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