Crime Rate in Stanstead Abbots: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanstead Abbots

The total recorded crimes in Stanstead Abbots, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanstead Abbots crime rate of 7.33 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 Stanstead Abbots, encompassing approximately 2,729 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stanstead Abbots Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stanstead Abbots?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Stanstead Abbots demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 203 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stanstead Abbots recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stanstead Abbots had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 214 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stanstead Abbots recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanstead Abbots Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stanstead Abbots has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 7.33 ranking 17th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Stanstead Abbots crimes were 203. The crime rate of Stanstead Abbots in 2024 was 74.38 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanstead Abbots were around 214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.41 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 19 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
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
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Stanstead Abbots Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202512
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stanstead Abbots in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Pump House Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sanville Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Abbotts Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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