Crime Rate in Watton-at-Stone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watton-at-Stone

The total recorded crimes in Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watton-at-Stone crime rate of 25.27 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 Watton-at-Stone, encompassing approximately 158 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Watton-at-Stone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beane Road with total crimes: 1
  • Great Innings North with total crimes: 1
  • The Beaneside with total crimes: 1

How safe is Watton-at-Stone?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Watton-at-Stone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 114 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Watton-at-Stone recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Watton-at-Stone had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 127 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Watton-at-Stone recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Watton-at-Stone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Watton-at-Stone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Watton-at-Stone has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 25.27 ranking 30th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Watton-at-Stone crimes were 114. The crime rate of Watton-at-Stone in 2024 was 720.15 (year) or 60.01 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watton-at-Stone were around 127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 802.27 (year) or 66.86 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watton-at-Stone)CrimesRank (Watton-at-Stone)CrimesRank (Watton-at-Stone)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
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
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Watton-at-Stone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Watton-at-Stone in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Watton-at-Stone postcode area is presented below.

1. Beane Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Great Innings North (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. The Beaneside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ware Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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