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

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford Meads

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford Meads, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford Meads crime rate of 4.53 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 Meads, encompassing approximately 15,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford Meads Crime Hotspots

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

  • The George Courtyard with total crimes: 7
  • Riverside with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishop's Stortford Meads?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford Meads, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford Meads 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 Meads reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,091 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Meads witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford Meads experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 665 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford Meads witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford Meads 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 Meads Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bishop's Stortford Meads has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 4th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford Meads crimes were 1,091. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford Meads in 2024 was 71.69 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford Meads were around 665 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.69 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Meads)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Meads)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford Meads)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
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 Meads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 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 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 202516
December 202416
November 202417
October 202420
September 202411
August 202422
July 202411
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 202418
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202527
February 202517
January 202522
December 202426
November 202424
October 202425
September 202421
August 202415
July 202425
June 202472
May 202429

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford Meads in May 2025

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

1. The George Courtyard (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Riverside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hulver (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Westwood Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Causeway (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cedar Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hockerill Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Adderley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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