Buntingford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Buntingford maintained its position as a relatively safe built-up area within East Hertfordshire, with a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—33.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This per-capita perspective translates to one reported crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low risk profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 40.8% of total), followed closely by vehicle crime (9 incidents, 18.4%) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 18.4%). While violence remains the dominant category, it is still 23% below the UK average for this type of crime. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may have influenced patterns, with tourism potentially increasing opportunities for vehicle-related thefts. However, the area's overall safety is reinforced by the significant underperformance of violent crime and anti-social behaviour compared to national figures. The low crime rate is consistent with Buntingford's character as a commuter-oriented town with strong community engagement, though the 156% spike in vehicle crime above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that may require targeted interventions. This data illustrates how local conditions and seasonal factors interact to shape crime trends, even in areas with otherwise robust safety records.

August 2025 saw a 200% surge in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 9 incidents—a stark contrast to the 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from 4 to 1. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity from public spaces to vehicle-related thefts, possibly linked to increased car usage during summer holidays. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by 66.7%, from 27 to 9, suggesting that local initiatives or seasonal changes may have reduced disruptive incidents. Vehicle crime in Buntingford is 156% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a unique local vulnerability. Residents might find the 33.3% gap between Buntingford's rate and the UK average particularly reassuring, though the vehicle crime spike warrants attention. The 100% increase in both drugs-related and 'other crime' categories suggests emerging patterns that could require further monitoring.

Buntingford's August 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 24.5% decline from July's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend in reported incidents. Daily crime figures show 2 crimes per day on average, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 9,164 people. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 187 residents, a figure that contextualises risk as relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure rate aligns with Buntingford's status as a low-crime area within East Hertfordshire, where infrastructure and community policing likely contribute to sustained safety. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 49 crimes reported, the per-capita impact remains minimal, with violent crimes accounting for 40.8% of the total but still below the UK average for this category. The contrast with the previous month's data underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, though seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity may have influenced the fluctuation.