Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kestrel Gardens area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bishop's Stortford Central , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kestrel Gardens (CM23 4LU) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kestrel Gardens (CM23 4LU), the main crime hotspot is near Thresher Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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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