Crime Rate in Braughing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braughing

The total recorded crimes in Braughing, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braughing crime rate of 155.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Braughing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Quin Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Braughing has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 155.54 ranking 20th 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.

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
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
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

Braughing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

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 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations Braughing in March 2025

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

1. Wood Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Quin Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ford Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Pentlows (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gravelly Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southfield (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rose Meadow (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Roger'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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