Crime Rate in Buntingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buntingford

The total recorded crimes in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buntingford crime rate of 5.05 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 Buntingford, encompassing approximately 10,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Buntingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barleycroft with total crimes: 5
  • B1038 with total crimes: 4
  • Cranville Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buntingford?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Buntingford reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 575 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buntingford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Buntingford experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 437 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buntingford witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Buntingford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Buntingford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buntingford has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 5.05 ranking 6th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buntingford crimes were 575. The crime rate of Buntingford in 2024 was 56.95 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buntingford were around 437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buntingford)CrimesRank (Buntingford)CrimesRank (Buntingford)
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
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
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

Buntingford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202517
February 202512
January 20255
December 20249
November 202422
October 202420
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202450
May 202421

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
July 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Buntingford in May 2025

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

1. Barleycroft (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
2. B1038 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cranville Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Chapel End (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Pipkin Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Riverside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hummerston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Market Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Miles Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Owles Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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