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 July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford All Saints crime rate of 2.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plaw Hatch Close with total crimes: 10
  • Haymeads Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Gatwick Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Bishop's Stortford All Saints has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford All Saints)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle93 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads65 51,091 3665 3
Datchworth & Aston72 3696 5516 6
Sawbridgeworth43 10778 4488 7
Buntingford65 4575 7437 9
Ware Christchurch56 7534 8517 5
Hertford Bengeo62 6457 11430 11
Hertford Sele42 12521 9461 8
Ware St Mary's52 8391 14308 15
Hertford Rural South42 11321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead27 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys37 13435 12408 12
Bishop's Stortford South24 16392 13293 16
Ware Trinity32 14344 15315 14
Ware Chadwell22 17176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North21 19318 17219 18
Thundridge & Standon16 22225 18165 21
Great Amwell22 18160 24166 20
Stanstead Abbots14 26203 19214 19
Hunsdon15 24179 20158 22
Hertford Heath18 20165 23134 25
Mundens and Cottered10 27177 21143 23
Much Hadham16 21133 26123 27
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Bishop's Stortford All Saints Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202515
April 202516
March 202516
February 202510
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202423
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 202513
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford All Saints in July 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)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Haymeads Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Gatwick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Birchwood Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Northolt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Alconbury (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boyd Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Red Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Grange Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Edens Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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