Crime Rate in Walkern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkern

The total recorded crimes in Walkern, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkern crime rate of 32.34 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 Walkern, encompassing approximately 340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walkern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacksmiths Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Glebe View with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Walkern?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Walkern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 119 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walkern recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walkern had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 83 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walkern recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walkern Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walkern has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 32.34 ranking 27th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Walkern crimes were 119. The crime rate of Walkern in 2024 was 349.90 (year) or 29.16 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walkern were around 83 crimes with yearly crime rate of 244.05 (year) or 20.34 (month) ranking 29 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
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26

Walkern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Walkern in March 2025

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

1. Blacksmiths Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Glebe View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Honey Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Three Stiles (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walkern Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Clay End Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wallace Green Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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