Crime Rate in Datchworth & Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Datchworth & Aston

The total recorded crimes in Datchworth & Aston, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Datchworth & Aston crime rate of 244.19 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 Datchworth & Aston, encompassing approximately 172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Datchworth & Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Raffin Green Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Wheatcotes with total crimes: 6

How safe is Datchworth & Aston?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Datchworth & Aston reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 696 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Datchworth & Aston witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Datchworth & Aston experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 516 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Datchworth & Aston witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Datchworth & Aston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Datchworth & Aston has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 244.19 ranking 8th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Datchworth & Aston crimes were 696. The crime rate of Datchworth & Aston in 2024 was 4046.51 (year) or 337.21 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Datchworth & Aston were around 516 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3000.00 (year) or 250.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Datchworth & Aston)CrimesRank (Datchworth & Aston)CrimesRank (Datchworth & Aston)
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
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
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

Datchworth & Aston 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 (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
November 20246
September 202412
August 202412
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
December 202424
November 20246
October 202424
September 202436
August 202418
July 202436
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 202418
November 202430
October 202430
September 202430
July 202424
May 202412

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
November 20246
September 20246
June 202412

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
January 202518
October 202418
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
August 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20246
November 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
November 202412
July 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
October 202412
July 20246

High Crime Locations Datchworth & Aston in May 2025

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

1. Short Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
2. Raffin Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Wheatcotes (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Great Lawne (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Nutcroft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Raffin Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Burgess Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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