Crime Rates at Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7EJ

Broomfields area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 114th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in Uttlesford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Broomfields (CM22 7EJ) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average (81.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broomfields (CM22 7EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wagon Mead. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.