Crime Rate in Bishop's Stortford Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford Central

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford Central, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Central crime rate of 3.00 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 Central, encompassing approximately 37,717 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (80.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Bishop's Stortford Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Potter Street with total crimes: 14
  • Tanners Wharf with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bishop's Stortford Central?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford Central, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford Central 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 Central reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Central witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,026 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford Central 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 Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Central has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 1th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford Central crimes were 1,207. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford Central in 2024 was 32.00 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford Central were around 1,026 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.20 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202526
January 202522
December 202423
November 202422
October 202431
September 202425
August 202434
July 202445
June 202444
May 202439
April 202427

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202415
September 202410
August 202428
July 202427
June 202422
May 202443
April 202437

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 20245
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20244

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Central in March 2025

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

1. Potter Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Tanners Wharf (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
5. John Dyde Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Swan Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Firlands (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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