Crime in Buntingford: statistics, rates and trends
564 crimes were recorded in Buntingford in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Buntingford at a glance
- Crime trends in Buntingford
- Types of crime in Buntingford
- Buntingford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Buntingford
- Streets with the most crime in Buntingford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buntingford
- Population and deprivation in Buntingford
- Questions about crime in Buntingford
- About this data
564 crimes were recorded in Buntingford in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Buntingford has the 837th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Buntingford | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 564 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,371 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Buntingford was highest in the year to July 2026 (564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (403). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 564 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 490 | 58.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 530 | 63.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 476 | 56.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 410 | 49.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 545 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 498 | 59.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 444 | 53.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 403 | 48.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buntingford 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 criminal damage and arson (+143%) and anti-social behaviour (+19%). The largest falls were in public order (-64%) and shoplifting (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 18.6 | 1.21 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +143% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +145% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.0 | 0.47 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -11% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -19% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.0 | 0.14 | -64% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -25% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Buntingford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buntingford recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Buntingford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buntingford recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Buntingford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buntingford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Buntingford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Buntingford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Buntingford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buntingford recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Buntingford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buntingford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Buntingford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buntingford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Buntingford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buntingford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Buntingford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buntingford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Buntingford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buntingford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Buntingford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Buntingford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Buntingford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Buntingford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Buntingford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Buntingford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Buntingford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buntingford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buntingford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston (North Hertfordshire) | 828 | 51.5 | -24% |
| Stevenage | 10,799 | 113.7 | +69% |
| Baldock | 805 | 75.1 | +11% |
| Ware | 1,325 | 65.9 | -2% |
| Letchworth | 2,841 | 84.5 | +25% |
| Bishop's Stortford | 3,497 | 78.8 | +17% |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 691 | 65.6 | -3% |
| Stotfold | 660 | 48.2 | -29% |
1 areas within Buntingford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Buntingford had the highest rate (66.0 per 1,000) and Buntingford the lowest (66.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford | Neighbourhood | 11,422 | 754 | 66.0 |
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 Buntingford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel End | 25 |
| On or near Crouch Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Dray Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Yew Tree Court | 19 |
| On or near B1038 | 18 |
| On or near Cranville Way | 18 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 16 |
| On or near Woods Way | 14 |
| On or near Bowling Green Lane | 13 |
| On or near Dellow Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buntingford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 156 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 25.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Buntingford has an estimated population of 8,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buntingford sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Buntingford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Buntingford a safe place to live?
Buntingford recorded 67.4 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 Buntingford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (156).
Is crime in Buntingford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buntingford was up 15% on the year before: 564 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Buntingford?
Buntingford 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 Buntingford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.