Bishop's Stortford Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bishop's Stortford's crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 in June 2025 places it 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a safer-than-average profile for the built-up area within East Hertfordshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.0%. These figures suggest a mix of local and national factors influencing crime patterns, with the former likely tied to the town's commuter demographics and retail presence. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the start of the summer period, the extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces may have contributed to higher reports of violence and anti-social behaviour compared to winter months. Conversely, property crimes such as vehicle crime and burglary remained relatively low, with rates below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000). This could indicate effective community policing or natural deterrents in residential areas, though further analysis would be required to confirm. The relatively low levels of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that Bishop's Stortford's commercial districts may have robust security measures or lower foot traffic compared to major urban centres. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by the town's character as a commuter hub with a strong retail sector, where public safety initiatives may have contributed to the sustained reduction in crime compared to the UK average.

June 2025 saw notable declines in several crime categories, with other theft falling by 56.0% (25 → 11) and robbery dropping by 50.0% (4 → 2). These reductions may be linked to seasonal factors, as increased daylight hours during summer months could deter opportunistic crimes. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 33.3% (15 → 10), a trend consistent with lower foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer period. However, some categories rose sharply, with drugs-related crimes increasing by 133.3% (3 → 7), other crime rising by 100.0% (2 → 4), and bicycle theft doubling (2 → 4). The surge in drug-related incidents may reflect changes in local enforcement patterns or shifts in criminal activity during the summer. Anti-social behaviour remained high, at 41% above the UK average (2.0 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a figure that could be influenced by the town's proximity to major transport links and the associated transient population. In contrast, public order offences were 32% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), indicating effective policing of public spaces during the early summer season. Residents may find the 56% drop in other theft particularly relevant, as it suggests a marked improvement in securing personal property in domestic environments.

Bishop's Stortford's crime rate rose by 19.4% from 6.1 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 7.3 per 1,000 in June, a shift that could be attributed to the start of the summer season and increased social activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in June, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for most crime categories. With a population of 44,015, this translates to a relatively low probability of encountering crime on a daily basis. However, the 19.4% monthly increase highlights the volatility of crime rates in response to seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Bishop's Stortford remains safer than the UK average overall, the rise in certain categories like anti-social behaviour and drugs-related crimes suggests that local conditions may be influencing crime patterns. This contrast between the town's generally lower crime rates and the recent uptick in specific categories underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and community engagement to maintain the current safety profile.