Crime Rate in Buntingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buntingford

The total recorded crimes in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buntingford crime rate of 6.44 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Buntingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 7
  • Riverside with total crimes: 7
  • Snells Mead with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Buntingford has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.44 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buntingford)CrimesRank (Buntingford)CrimesRank (Buntingford)
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
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
Bishop's Stortford South24 16392 13293 16
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

Buntingford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202514
May 202518
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202522
March 202517
February 202512
January 20255
December 20249
November 202422
October 202420
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 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

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

High Crime Locations Buntingford in July 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Riverside (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Snells Mead (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Monks Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Borsberry Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. White Hart Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Garden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. B1038 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Chapel End (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Market Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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