Crime Rate in Bishop's Stortford Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford Central

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford Central, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Central crime rate of 2.33 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 Bishop's Stortford Central, encompassing approximately 37,717 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Potter Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Nails Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishop's Stortford Central?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Bishop's Stortford Central reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Central witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,026 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bishop's Stortford Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Central has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 2th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford Central crimes were 1,207. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford Central in 2024 was 32.00 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford Central were around 1,026 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.20 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Central)
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
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
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

Bishop's Stortford Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202547
February 202526
January 202522
December 202423
November 202422
October 202431
September 202425
August 202434
July 202445
June 202444
May 202439

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 20245
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202520
January 20258
December 202415
November 202415
October 202415
September 202410
August 202428
July 202427
June 202422
May 202443

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Stortford Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Potter Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Nails Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Anchor Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Portland Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Archer Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Swan Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Dane Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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