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

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Stortford South

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Stortford South, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford South crime rate of 1.30 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 South, encompassing approximately 19,280 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittington Way with total crimes: 6
  • Stockmen Field with total crimes: 2
  • Furriers Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bishop's Stortford South?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Stortford South, we need to analyze Bishop's Stortford South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Stortford South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Stortford South had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 293 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishop's Stortford South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishop's Stortford South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishop's Stortford South has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 14th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Stortford South crimes were 392. The crime rate of Bishop's Stortford South in 2024 was 20.33 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Stortford South were around 293 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.20 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking 16 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
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
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Bishop's Stortford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202415
June 202434
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
June 202414
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Stortford South in March 2025

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

1. Whittington Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Stockmen Field (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Furriers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hawthorn Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Mulberry Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Proctors Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Twyford Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dalton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Winchester Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Salters (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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