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 July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Stortford South crime rate of 1.24 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bishop's Stortford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mitre Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Whittington Way with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Road 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bishop's Stortford South has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)CrimesRank (Bishop's Stortford South)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle93 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads65 51,091 3665 3
Datchworth & Aston72 3696 5516 6
Bishop's Stortford All Saints47 9624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth43 10778 4488 7
Buntingford65 4575 7437 9
Ware Christchurch56 7534 8517 5
Hertford Bengeo62 6457 11430 11
Hertford Sele42 12521 9461 8
Ware St Mary's52 8391 14308 15
Hertford Rural South42 11321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead27 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys37 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity32 14344 15315 14
Ware Chadwell22 17176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North21 19318 17219 18
Thundridge & Standon16 22225 18165 21
Great Amwell22 18160 24166 20
Stanstead Abbots14 26203 19214 19
Hunsdon15 24179 20158 22
Hertford Heath18 20165 23134 25
Mundens and Cottered10 27177 21143 23
Much Hadham16 21133 26123 27
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Bishop's Stortford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202515
April 202510
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202517
May 202516
April 202511
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Mitre Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whittington Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nelson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Thorley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Twyford Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Burley Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Thornbera Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wheat Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Paddock (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Irving Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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