Crime Rate in Sawbridgeworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawbridgeworth

The total recorded crimes in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawbridgeworth crime rate of 9.64 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Sawbridgeworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Nursery Fields with total crimes: 7
  • Lowfield with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sawbridgeworth has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 9.64 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawbridgeworth)CrimesRank (Sawbridgeworth)CrimesRank (Sawbridgeworth)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints41 9624 6555 4
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Sawbridgeworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202514
February 202520
January 202525
December 202418
November 202416
October 202427
September 202421
August 202431
July 202425
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202513
February 202511
January 202513
December 202420
November 20249
October 202422
September 202426
August 202426
July 202422
June 202450
May 202414

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Sawbridgeworth in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Nursery Fields (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Lowfield (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
4. West Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Oram Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Crofters (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Bell Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Spellbrook Lane West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Walnut Tree Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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