Crime Rate in Much Hadham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Much Hadham

The total recorded crimes in Much Hadham, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Much Hadham crime rate of 86.21 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 Much Hadham, encompassing approximately 220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Much Hadham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacksmiths Way with total crimes: 2
  • Moor Place Park with total crimes: 2
  • Oudle Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Much Hadham?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Much Hadham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 133 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Much Hadham had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 123 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Much Hadham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Much Hadham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Much Hadham has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 86.21 ranking 18th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Much Hadham crimes were 133. The crime rate of Much Hadham in 2024 was 603.45 (year) or 50.29 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Much Hadham were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 558.08 (year) or 46.51 (month) ranking 27 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
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
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

Much Hadham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202512
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Much Hadham in March 2025

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

1. Blacksmiths Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moor Place Park (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oudle Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gangies Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Broadfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Wych Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Malting Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tower Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ducketts Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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