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 May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Silverleys crime rate of 3.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Thorpe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hadham Grove with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Silverleys has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Silverleys)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Silverleys)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Silverleys)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
Bishop's Stortford All Saints41 9624 6555 4
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Bishop's Stortford Silverleys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202511
February 202513
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
August 202417
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 202413
July 202417
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Silverleys in May 2025

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

1. Newland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Hadham Grove (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Spriggs Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rainbird Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Wooldridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sewell Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jennings Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Grove Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Burghley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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