Crime in Braughing & Standon: statistics, rates and trends
251 crimes were recorded in Braughing & Standon in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Braughing & Standon at a glance
- Crime trends in Braughing & Standon
- Types of crime in Braughing & Standon
- Braughing & Standon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Braughing & Standon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Braughing & Standon
- Population and deprivation in Braughing & Standon
- Questions about crime in Braughing & Standon
- About this data
251 crimes were recorded in Braughing & Standon in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Braughing & Standon has the 3,399th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Braughing & Standon | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 251 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.2 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,088 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Braughing & Standon was highest in the year to July 2023 (316 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (218). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 251 | 41.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 297 | 48.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 250 | 41.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 316 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 218 | 35.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 243 | 39.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 283 | 46.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 250 | 41.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 249 | 40.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Braughing & Standon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+17%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%) and burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 14.3 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -8% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -39% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +27% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +18% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Braughing & Standon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Braughing & Standon recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Braughing & Standon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Braughing & Standon recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Braughing & Standon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Braughing & Standon recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Braughing & Standon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Braughing & Standon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Braughing & Standon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Braughing & Standon recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Braughing & Standon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Braughing & Standon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Braughing & Standon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Braughing & Standon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Braughing & Standon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Braughing & Standon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Braughing & Standon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Braughing & Standon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Braughing & Standon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Braughing & Standon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Braughing & Standon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Braughing & Standon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Braughing & Standon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Braughing & Standon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Braughing & Standon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Braughing & Standon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Braughing & Standon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Braughing & Standon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Braughing & Standon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Braughing & Standon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Braughing & Standon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford | 754 | 66.0 | +60% |
| Much Hadham | 145 | 47.8 | +16% |
| Ware Trinity | 302 | 54.8 | +33% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 302 | 36.8 | -11% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,305 | 122.1 | +196% |
| Ware St Mary's | 321 | 47.4 | +15% |
| Ware Priory | 702 | 89.7 | +118% |
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 670 | 102.2 | +148% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Braughing & Standon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barleymead Way | 17 |
| On or near Hawken Close | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Gauldie Way | 10 |
| On or near Aston Road | 9 |
| On or near South Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Hay Street | 7 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Uplands | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Braughing & Standon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 27.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
Braughing & Standon has an estimated population of 6,088. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Braughing & Standon sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Braughing & Standon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Braughing & Standon a safe place to live?
Braughing & Standon recorded 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Braughing & Standon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Braughing & Standon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Braughing & Standon was down 15% on the year before: 251 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Braughing & Standon?
Braughing & Standon is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Braughing & Standon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.