The total recorded crimes in Watton-at-Stone, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watton-at-Stone crime rate of 44.22 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In July 2025 the Watton-at-Stone has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 44.22 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Watton-at-Stone) | Crimes | Rank (Watton-at-Stone) | Crimes | Rank (Watton-at-Stone) | |
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 89 | 2 | 1,207 | 2 | 1,026 | 1 |
| Hertford Castle | 93 | 1 | 1,321 | 1 | 830 | 2 |
| Bishop's Stortford Meads | 65 | 5 | 1,091 | 3 | 665 | 3 |
| Datchworth & Aston | 72 | 3 | 696 | 5 | 516 | 6 |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 47 | 9 | 624 | 6 | 555 | 4 |
| Sawbridgeworth | 43 | 10 | 778 | 4 | 488 | 7 |
| Buntingford | 65 | 4 | 575 | 7 | 437 | 9 |
| Ware Christchurch | 56 | 7 | 534 | 8 | 517 | 5 |
| Hertford Bengeo | 62 | 6 | 457 | 11 | 430 | 11 |
| Hertford Sele | 42 | 12 | 521 | 9 | 461 | 8 |
| Ware St Mary's | 52 | 8 | 391 | 14 | 308 | 15 |
| Hertford Rural South | 42 | 11 | 321 | 16 | 435 | 10 |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 27 | 15 | 470 | 10 | 352 | 13 |
| Bishop's Stortford Silverleys | 37 | 13 | 435 | 12 | 408 | 12 |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 24 | 16 | 392 | 13 | 293 | 16 |
| Ware Trinity | 32 | 14 | 344 | 15 | 315 | 14 |
| Ware Chadwell | 22 | 17 | 176 | 22 | 225 | 17 |
| Hertford Rural North | 21 | 19 | 318 | 17 | 219 | 18 |
| Thundridge & Standon | 16 | 22 | 225 | 18 | 165 | 21 |
| Great Amwell | 22 | 18 | 160 | 24 | 166 | 20 |
| Stanstead Abbots | 14 | 26 | 203 | 19 | 214 | 19 |
| Hunsdon | 15 | 24 | 179 | 20 | 158 | 22 |
| Hertford Heath | 18 | 20 | 165 | 23 | 134 | 25 |
| Mundens and Cottered | 10 | 27 | 177 | 21 | 143 | 23 |
| Much Hadham | 16 | 21 | 133 | 26 | 123 | 27 |
| Braughing | 16 | 23 | 138 | 25 | 137 | 24 |
| Puckeridge | 15 | 25 | 120 | 28 | 65 | 30 |
| Little Hadham | 10 | 28 | 122 | 27 | 95 | 28 |
| Walkern | 8 | 29 | 119 | 29 | 83 | 29 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Watton-at-Stone postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |