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East Hertfordshire crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Brent, Camden, East of England, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Redbridge, Waltham Forest / loarna

Overview of East Hertfordshire crime rate

East Hertfordshire enjoys a low crime rating, positioned 23rd amongst 25 comparable local areas in terms of safety. The district reported 10019 crimes in 2023, reflecting a crime rate of 66.72 incidents per 1000 people for its population of 150158, indicating a slight increase of 2.9% from the previous year.

Leading the list of crimes are Violence and sexual offences (28.3%), Anti-social behaviour (25.4%), and Vehicle crime (8.5%), with Theft from the person, Robbery, and Possession of weapons being the least frequent, all below 1%.

In the division of 30 wards, Bishop’s Stortford Meads (135.6), Bishop’s Stortford Central (118.7), and Hertford Castle (112.6) have the highest crime rates, while Datchworth & Aston (35.7), Bishop’s Stortford South (35.7), and Hertford Rural North (31.3) are the most secure.

Examining postcode districts, CM20 (207.8), CM22 (104.6), and EN11 (88.8) showcase higher crime figures, whereas SG11 (48.4), AL6 (45.8), and SG10 (29.6) are comparatively safer.

In East Hertfordshire, there has been an increase in Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime as of 2020 and 2023 respectively. Conversely, notable decreases were observed in Anti-social behaviour, Criminal damage and arson, Shoplifting, and Vehicle crime around 2020 and 2022.

East Hertfordshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10019 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2835 (28.3)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2545 (25.4)%
Vehicle crime – 852 (8.5)%
Other theft – 818 (8.2)%
Criminal damage and arson – 748 (7.5)%
Shoplifting – 668 (6.7)%
Public order – 460 (4.6)%
Burglary – 403 (4.0)%
Drugs – 198 (2.0)%
Other crime – 153 (1.5)%
Bicycle theft – 116 (1.2)%
Theft from the person – 78 (0.8)%
Robbery – 75 (0.7)%
Possession of weapons – 70 (0.7)%

How does East Hertfordshire compare against nearby areas ?

East Hertfordshire ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in East Hertfordshire wards

There are 30 wards within East Hertfordshire. Bishop’s Stortford Meads, Bishop’s Stortford Central, Hertford Castle has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under East Hertfordshire

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with East Hertfordshire. Highest crime rates in CM20, CM22, EN11 .

CM20 – 207.8
CM22 – 104.6
EN11 – 88.8
CM19 – 87.6
AL9 – 84.9
SG14 – 83.5
CM23 – 83.1
EN10 – 74.7

SG2 – 72.3
SG12 – 66.0
SG13 – 54.6
CM21 – 54.2
SG3 – 53.9
SG9 – 51.6
SG11 – 48.4
AL6 – 45.8
SG10 – 29.6

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Colchester crime rate

Brent, East of England, Havering / loarna

Overview of Colchester crime rate

Colchester, with a medium crime designation, ranks 10th among 25 similar jurisdictions for its crime rate. In 2023, the area reported 18,646 incidents of crime among a population of 192,715, resulting in a crime rate of 96.75 per 1,000 people, reflecting a substantial decrease of 12.08% from the previous year.

The primary crime categories in Colchester are Violence and sexual offences (44.0%), Anti-social behaviour (8.7%), and Public order (8.1%), with the least common being Possession of weapons (1.0%), Robbery (0.9%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).

Colchester is segmented into 17 wards, with Castle (Colchester) (363.4), Greenstead (150.7), and Mile End (Colchester) (116.0) experiencing the highest crime rates. The most peaceful wards are Lexden and Braiswick (48.4), Prettygate (48.3), and Mersea and Pyefleet (43.1).

Examining Colchester’s postcode districts, CO1 (242.6), CO4 (100.2), and CO2 (98.5) have the highest crime rates, while CO7 (46.1), CO8 (41.5), and CO6 (40.9) are the safest.

Colchester experienced an increase in Anti-social behaviour, Drugs, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences in recent years, with a notable rise in Anti-social behaviour in 2020. However, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour, alongside drops in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, Public order, and Shoplifting, showing a multifaceted trend in crime rates.

Colchester crime incidents by crime type

A total of 18646 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 8196 (44.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1619 (8.7)%
Public order – 1515 (8.1)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1503 (8.1)%
Other theft – 1332 (7.1)%
Shoplifting – 1140 (6.1)%
Vehicle crime – 969 (5.2)%
Burglary – 669 (3.6)%
Drugs – 480 (2.6)%
Bicycle theft – 407 (2.2)%
Other crime – 353 (1.9)%
Possession of weapons – 178 (1.0)%
Robbery – 172 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 113 (0.6)%

How does Colchester compare against nearby areas ?

Colchester ranks 10th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Colchester wards

There are 17 wards within Colchester. Castle (Colchester), Greenstead, Mile End (Colchester) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Colchester

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Colchester. Highest crime rates in CO1, CO4, CO2 .

CO1 – 242.6
CO4 – 100.2
CO2 – 98.5
CO3 – 76.0
CO10 – 63.1

CM9 – 60.3
CO5 – 53.1
CO7 – 46.1
CO8 – 41.5
CO6 – 40.9

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Stevenage crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, East of England, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Waltham Forest / loarna

Overview of Stevenage crime rate

Stevenage’s crime severity is rated as medium, placing it 9th in a comparison with 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. In the year 2023, the area reported 9,380 criminal incidents, against a backdrop of 89,495 residents, translating to a crime rate of 104.81 per 1,000 inhabitants. This rate indicates an 8.42% reduction from the year prior.

Prevalent crime categories in Stevenage encompass Violence and sexual offences (31.7%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (8.1%). The least frequent crimes included Theft from the person (0.9%), Possession of weapons (0.8%), and Robbery (0.4%).

In Stevenage, which is divided into 13 wards, the highest crime rates were recorded in Bedwell (273.9), Roebuck (169.0), and Old Town (131.2), while the safest areas were St Nicholas (62.2), Longmeadow (55.8), and Manor (46.5).

Reviewing the postcode districts within or overlapping Stevenage, SG1 (120.4), SG2 (72.3), and SG5 (69.7) witnessed higher crime rates, whereas the safer districts were SG5 (69.7), SG7 (65.3), and SG4 (43.8).

In Stevenage, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 5.07% in 2020, Other theft by 1.97% in 2022, and Vehicle crime by 3.52% in 2021. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 3.66% in 2021, 3.29% in 2022, and 1.53% in 2023, Bicycle theft by 1.66% in 2021, Shoplifting by 4.42% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.75% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.1% in 2023.

Stevenage crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9380 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2978 (31.7)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2199 (23.4)%
Other theft – 763 (8.1)%
Shoplifting – 728 (7.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 723 (7.7)%
Public order – 515 (5.5)%
Vehicle crime – 462 (4.9)%
Drugs – 288 (3.1)%
Burglary – 221 (2.4)%
Bicycle theft – 154 (1.6)%
Other crime – 147 (1.6)%
Theft from the person – 85 (0.9)%
Possession of weapons – 76 (0.8)%
Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Stevenage compare against nearby areas ?

Stevenage ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Stevenage wards

There are 13 wards within Stevenage. Bedwell, Roebuck, Old Town (Stevenage) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Stevenage

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Stevenage. Highest crime rates in SG1, SG2, SG5 .

SG1 – 120.4
SG2 – 72.3

SG5 – 69.7
SG7 – 65.3
SG4 – 43.8

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Uttlesford crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Brent, East of England, Enfield, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest / loarna

Overview of Uttlesford crime rate

Crime rating – low.

Situated 18th in terms of safety among nearby boroughs, Uttlesford documented 6,430 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 91,341, the crime rate is 70.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 2.28% reduction from the previous year.

In Uttlesford, the most frequent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (32.9%), Other theft (13.3%), and Anti-social behaviour (12.3%). The least common include Theft from the person (1.5%), Robbery (0.5%), and Bicycle theft (0.3%).

Among the 22 wards of Uttlesford, those with the highest crime figures are Elsenham & Henham (220.3), Stansted South & Birchanger (140.9), and Takeley (129.0). The safest wards are Debden & Wimbish (32.2), The Sampfords (31.4), and Clavering (29.2).

Reviewing postcode districts within Uttlesford, CM24 (128.3), CM1 (126.8), and CM77 (112.1) exhibit the highest crime rates. The most secure are CB10 (53.4), SG8 (53.2), and CB11 (39.5).

In Uttlesford, there has been a notable increase in Other theft with rates climbing by 2.13 in 2022 and by 1.81 in 2023. Additionally, Violence and sexual offences saw a rise of 2.33 in 2021. On the other hand, there has been a significant drop in Anti-social behaviour, with rate changes of -2.94 in 2021, -5.05 in 2022, and -3.54 in 2023. Burglary rates decreased by -2.15 in 2020, while Other theft also fell by -4.66 in the same year. Moreover, Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences saw decreases of -2.22 and -1.91 respectively in 2020.

Uttlesford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6430 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2115 (32.9)%
Other theft – 855 (13.3)%
Anti-social behaviour – 791 (12.3)%
Criminal damage and arson – 489 (7.6)%
Vehicle crime – 472 (7.3)%
Public order – 462 (7.2)%
Burglary – 369 (5.7)%
Shoplifting – 289 (4.5)%
Drugs – 170 (2.6)%
Possession of weapons – 156 (2.4)%
Other crime – 115 (1.8)%
Theft from the person – 96 (1.5)%
Robbery – 29 (0.5)%
Bicycle theft – 22 (0.3)%

How does Uttlesford compare against nearby areas ?

Uttlesford ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Uttlesford wards

There are 22 wards within Uttlesford. Elsenham & Henham, Stansted South & Birchanger, Takeley has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Uttlesford

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Uttlesford. Highest crime rates in CM24, CM1, CM77 .

CM24 – 128.3
CM1 – 126.8
CM77 – 112.1
CM22 – 104.6
CB1 – 104.3
CB21 – 83.2
CM23 – 83.1

CM17 – 80.2
CM7 – 75.0
CB6 – 57.2
CM6 – 57.2
CM3 – 54.5
CB10 – 53.4
SG8 – 53.2
CB11 – 39.5

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East Suffolk crime rate

East of England / loarna

Overview of East Suffolk crime rate

East Suffolk presents a medium crime situation, ranking 15th out of 25 similar districts in crime frequency. With 16619 incidents recorded in 2023 and a population of 246058, the crime rate stands at 67.54 per 1000 people, marking an 8.88% reduction from the previous year.

Leading crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (41.0%), Anti-social behaviour (14.4%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.2%), while Bicycle theft (0.9%), Theft from the person (0.4%), and Robbery (0.4%) are least common.

East Suffolk is divided into 29 wards, with Harbour & Normanston (209.0), Kirkley & Pakefield (130.9), and Martlesham & Purdis Farm (110.6) experiencing the highest crime rates. The safest wards are Carlford & Fynn Valley (26.3), Rendlesham & Orford (25.9), and Rushmere St Andrew (14.1).

Postcode district analysis reveals NR32 (122.3), IP4 (104.9), and IP3 (85.0) as high-crime areas, while IP13 (36.8), IP15 (30.5), and IP10 (16.3) are significantly safer.

In East Suffolk, there has been an increase in Anti-social behaviour, Criminal damage and arson, Public order, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with an additional rise in Violence and sexual offences in 2022. However, 2023 saw decreases in Public order and Violence and sexual offences.

East Suffolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 16619 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 6822 (41.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2389 (14.4)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1690 (10.2)%
Public order – 1232 (7.4)%
Other theft – 1075 (6.5)%
Shoplifting – 890 (5.4)%
Burglary – 684 (4.1)%
Vehicle crime – 562 (3.4)%
Other crime – 466 (2.8)%
Drugs – 346 (2.1)%
Possession of weapons – 179 (1.1)%
Bicycle theft – 154 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 70 (0.4)%
Robbery – 60 (0.4)%

How does East Suffolk compare against nearby areas ?

East Suffolk ranks 15th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in East Suffolk wards

There are 29 wards within East Suffolk. Harbour & Normanston, Kirkley & Pakefield, Martlesham & Purdis Farm has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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