Crime Rate in Mundens and Cottered: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mundens and Cottered

The total recorded crimes in Mundens and Cottered, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mundens and Cottered crime rate of 99.11 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 Mundens and Cottered, encompassing approximately 100 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mundens and Cottered Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishop Way with total crimes: 4
  • Cottered Road with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mundens and Cottered?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Mundens and Cottered demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 177 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mundens and Cottered recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mundens and Cottered had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 143 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mundens and Cottered recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mundens and Cottered Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mundens and Cottered has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 99.11 ranking 28th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mundens and Cottered crimes were 177. The crime rate of Mundens and Cottered in 2024 was 1754.21 (year) or 146.18 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mundens and Cottered were around 143 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1417.24 (year) or 118.10 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Bishop's Stortford Central113 11,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth41 7778 4488 7
Ware Christchurch39 10534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston30 12696 5516 6
Ware Trinity42 5344 15315 14
Buntingford42 6575 7437 9
Hertford Sele41 8521 9461 8
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys39 9435 12408 12
Hertford Rural South24 15321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 13470 10352 13
Hertford Bengeo37 11457 11430 11
Bishop's Stortford South25 14392 13293 16
Ware St Mary's21 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell17 22176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North15 24318 17219 18
Stanstead Abbots20 17203 19214 19
Thundridge & Standon11 26225 18165 21
Much Hadham19 18133 26123 27
Little Hadham18 19122 2795 28
Great Amwell8 29160 24166 20
Hunsdon17 21179 20158 22
Braughing17 20138 25137 24
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Mundens and Cottered Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
April 20245

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Mundens and Cottered in March 2025

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

1. Bishop Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Cottered Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Spring Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pilgrims Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mentley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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