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

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford Meads

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford Meads, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Meads crime rate of 4.80 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 Meads, encompassing approximately 15,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Stortford Meads Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Causeway with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Riverside Walk with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishop's Stortford Meads?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford Meads, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford Meads 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 Meads reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,091 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Meads witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford Meads experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 665 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Meads witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In March 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Meads has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 4.80 ranking 3th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford Meads crimes were 1,091. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford Meads in 2024 was 71.69 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford Meads were around 665 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.69 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 3 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 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 Meads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 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 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 202422
July 202411
June 202440
May 202420
April 202430

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 202418
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202522
December 202426
November 202424
October 202425
September 202421
August 202415
July 202425
June 202472
May 202429
April 202419

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Meads in March 2025

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

1. The Causeway (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Riverside Walk (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft5
6. Stansted Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B1383 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. North Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Marshall Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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