Crime Rate in Sawbridgeworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawbridgeworth

The total recorded crimes in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawbridgeworth crime rate of 5.73 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 Sawbridgeworth, encompassing approximately 7,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Sawbridgeworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowfield with total crimes: 4
  • The Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Crofters End with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sawbridgeworth?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Sawbridgeworth reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 778 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sawbridgeworth witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sawbridgeworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 488 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sawbridgeworth witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sawbridgeworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sawbridgeworth has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.73 ranking 7th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sawbridgeworth crimes were 778. The crime rate of Sawbridgeworth in 2024 was 108.71 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sawbridgeworth were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.19 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 7 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
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
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

Sawbridgeworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 202525
December 202418
November 202416
October 202427
September 202421
August 202431
July 202425
June 202432
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202513
December 202420
November 20249
October 202422
September 202426
August 202426
July 202422
June 202450
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sawbridgeworth in March 2025

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

1. Lowfield (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. The Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crofters End (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bell Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Sayesbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Cutforth Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Crofters (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greenstead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vantorts Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Crest (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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