Total Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Larksway area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bishop's Stortford Central , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Larksway (CM23 4DG) in the last 12 months was 25.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% lower than the Bishop's Stortford Central average (88.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Larksway (CM23 4DG), the main crime hotspot is near The Brambles. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Stortford Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxglove Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Brambles | Under investigation |
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