Crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
753 crimes were recorded in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- Types of crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- Buntingford, East Hertfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- Demographics of Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- Questions about crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (287), anti-social behaviour (194) and criminal damage and arson (70) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Buntingford, East Hertfordshire | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 753 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,422 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire of any year here (753 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 753 | 65.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 59.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 652 | 57.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 591 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 45.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 649 | 56.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 658 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 51.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 559 | 48.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (70% below) and other theft (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 38 to 70 and drugs rose from 21 to 31, while vehicle crime fell from 44 to 29 and shoplifting fell from 40 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 25.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +84% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Buntingford, East Hertfordshire; the highest is Bishop's Stortford North (126.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor (37.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buntingford, East Hertfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braughing & Standon | 249 | 40.9 | -38% |
| Aston, Datchworth & Walkern | 215 | 40.4 | -39% |
| Watton-at-Stone | 240 | 49.2 | -25% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,347 | 126.0 | +91% |
| Much Hadham | 144 | 47.4 | -28% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 305 | 37.2 | -44% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -26% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cottered Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cottered Road | 28 |
| On or near Crouch Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Chapel End | 23 |
| On or near Bishop Way | 21 |
| On or near Aspenden Road | 19 |
| On or near Cranville Way | 19 |
| On or near B1038 | 18 |
| On or near Dray Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Yew Tree Court | 17 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 15 |
Of the 559 crimes in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 194 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Buntingford, East Hertfordshire has an estimated population of 11,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buntingford, East Hertfordshire average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buntingford, East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Buntingford, East Hertfordshire a safe place to live?
Buntingford, East Hertfordshire recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (194).
Is crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buntingford, East Hertfordshire was up 11% on the year before: 753 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buntingford, East Hertfordshire?
About 11,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buntingford, East Hertfordshire?
Buntingford, East Hertfordshire is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.