Crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
556 crimes were recorded in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- Types of crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- Demographics of Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- Questions about crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (110) and vehicle crime (46) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,698th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 556 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,575 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (660 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (462). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 556 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 660 | 68.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 598 | 62.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 515 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 462 | 48.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 492 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 510 | 53.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 608 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 548 | 57.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (57% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 24 to 35 and burglary rose from 20 to 26, while criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 189 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sawbridgeworth, 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 Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford South | 333 | 52.4 | -10% |
| Much Hadham | 144 | 47.4 | -18% |
| Bishop's Stortford Thorley Manor | 305 | 37.2 | -36% |
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 700 | 106.7 | +84% |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 512 | 96.6 | +66% |
| Bishop's Stortford North | 1,347 | 126.0 | +117% |
| Bishop's Stortford Parsonage | 358 | 49.1 | -15% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 334 | 57.4 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “School Lane” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near School Lane | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Nursery Fields | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 24 |
| On or near West Road | 22 |
| On or near Crofters | 16 |
| On or near Cutforth Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near The Mews | 16 |
Of the 446 crimes in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire has an estimated population of 9,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire a safe place to live?
Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire recorded 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,698th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire was down 16% on the year before: 556 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire?
About 9,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sawbridgeworth, East Hertfordshire?
Sawbridgeworth, 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.