Crime Rate in Braughing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braughing

The total recorded crimes in Braughing, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braughing crime rate of 146.39 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 Braughing, encompassing approximately 109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Braughing Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Meadows with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Hay Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Braughing?

To understand the safety of Braughing, we need to analyze Braughing crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Braughing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 138 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Braughing recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Braughing had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 137 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Braughing recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Braughing has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Braughing Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Braughing has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 146.39 ranking 23th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Braughing crimes were 138. The crime rate of Braughing in 2024 was 1262.58 (year) or 105.22 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braughing were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1253.43 (year) or 104.45 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braughing)CrimesRank (Braughing)CrimesRank (Braughing)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
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
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Braughing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20253
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Braughing in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Braughing postcode area is presented below.

1. The Meadows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hay Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Green Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Quin Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Halfacre Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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