Crime Rate in Hunsdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hunsdon

The total recorded crimes in Hunsdon, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hunsdon crime rate of 82.24 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 Hunsdon, encompassing approximately 182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hunsdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appleton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Brook End with total crimes: 2
  • Gilston Park with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hunsdon?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hunsdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 179 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hunsdon recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hunsdon had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 158 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hunsdon recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hunsdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hunsdon has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 82.24 ranking 24th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hunsdon crimes were 179. The crime rate of Hunsdon in 2024 was 981.36 (year) or 81.78 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hunsdon were around 158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 866.23 (year) or 72.19 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hunsdon)CrimesRank (Hunsdon)CrimesRank (Hunsdon)
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
Hertford Heath18 20165 23134 25
Mundens and Cottered10 27177 21143 23
Much Hadham16 21133 26123 27
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Hunsdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 202511
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

High Crime Locations Hunsdon in July 2025

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

1. Appleton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brook End (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Gilston Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Holland'S Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wheatsheaf Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cunningham Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Eastwick Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Croft (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Benningfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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