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

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford South

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford South, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford South crime rate of 1.97 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 South, encompassing approximately 19,280 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Stortford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Whittington Way with total crimes: 4
  • Thorley Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bishop's Stortford South?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford South, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford South had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 293 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishop's Stortford South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bishop's Stortford South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Stortford South has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 11th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford South crimes were 392. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford South in 2024 was 20.33 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford South were around 293 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.20 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)
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 Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 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 (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202415
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford South in May 2025

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

1. Thorley Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Whittington Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Thorley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Rectory Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Thorley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thornbera Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Milliners Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Obrey Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawthorn Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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