Crime Rate in Buntingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buntingford

The total recorded crimes in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buntingford crime rate of 4.16 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 Buntingford, encompassing approximately 10,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buntingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miles Way with total crimes: 5
  • Chapel End with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buntingford?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Buntingford reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 575 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buntingford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Buntingford experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 437 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buntingford witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Buntingford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Buntingford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Buntingford has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 6th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buntingford crimes were 575. The crime rate of Buntingford in 2024 was 56.95 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buntingford were around 437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 9 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
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
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Buntingford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20255
December 20249
November 202422
October 202420
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202450
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
July 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Buntingford in March 2025

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

1. Miles Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Chapel End (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ermine Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Oak End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bowling Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Riverside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Biggin Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Woods Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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