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 March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford All Saints crime rate of 2.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bishop's Stortford All Saints has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Great Amwell8 29160 24166 20
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

Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420
July 202413
June 202440
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
June 202412

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

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

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

1. Grange Walk (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Grange Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
3. Elm Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Birchwood Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
5. Dimsdale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hurn Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Northolt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lea Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Woodside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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