Crime Rate in Much Hadham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Much Hadham

The total recorded crimes in Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (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: 3
  • Warren Place with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Lane 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 May 2025 the Much Hadham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 72.60 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Much Hadham)CrimesRank (Much Hadham)CrimesRank (Much Hadham)
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
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
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

Much Hadham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 202512
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
May 20245

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Much Hadham in May 2025

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

1. Broadfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Warren Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Brook Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windmill Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Blacksmiths Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Millers View (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Tower Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Oudle Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Laureldene (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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