Crime Rate in Much Hadham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Much Hadham

The total recorded crimes in Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Much Hadham crime rate of 72.60 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 Much Hadham, encompassing approximately 220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Much Hadham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mansfield with total crimes: 2
  • Windmill Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Much Hadham?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Much Hadham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 133 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Much Hadham had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 123 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Much Hadham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Much Hadham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 72.60 ranking 21th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Much Hadham crimes were 133. The crime rate of Much Hadham in 2024 was 603.45 (year) or 50.29 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Much Hadham were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 558.08 (year) or 46.51 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Much Hadham)CrimesRank (Much Hadham)CrimesRank (Much Hadham)
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
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Much Hadham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 202512
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
October 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Much Hadham in July 2025

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

1. Broadfield Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Mansfield (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windmill Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Broadfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dovedale (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ducketts Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. The Square (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Butler'S Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Gangies Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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