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 July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Central crime rate of 2.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bishop's Stortford Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nails Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Potter Street with total crimes: 8
  • Kent Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Central has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)
Hertford Castle93 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads65 51,091 3665 3
Datchworth & Aston72 3696 5516 6
Bishop's Stortford All Saints47 9624 6555 4
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 Central 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202532
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202520
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202415
September 202410
August 202428

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202537
May 202532
April 202525
March 202547
February 202526
January 202522
December 202423
November 202422
October 202431
September 202425
August 202434

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 20245
September 202410
August 202410

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
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Central in July 2025

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

1. Nails Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
2. Potter Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Kent Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Apsley Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swan Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dane Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Anchor Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Braziers Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Merrill Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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