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

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford Silverleys

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford Silverleys, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Silverleys crime rate of 3.79 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 Silverleys, encompassing approximately 10,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hadham Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Mansfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maze Green Heights with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bishop's Stortford Silverleys?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford Silverleys, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford Silverleys 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 Silverleys reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 435 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Silverleys witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford Silverleys experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 408 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Silverleys witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In March 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Silverleys has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 9th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford Silverleys crimes were 435. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford Silverleys in 2024 was 42.24 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford Silverleys were around 408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.62 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 12 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
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
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 Silverleys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 202413
July 202417
June 202424
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Silverleys in March 2025

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

1. Hadham Grove (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Maze Green Heights (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Hensman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sewell Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Pye Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Milton Close (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Wooldridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jennings Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Sandford Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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