Total Crime Rate
76.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bishop's Stortford South , and the 115th highest 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 Windmill Way (SG10 6BG) in the last 12 months was 76.5 per 1,000 residents and was 98.7% higher than the Bishop's Stortford South average (38.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 433.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill Way (SG10 6BG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Broadfield Close, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Windmill Way (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishop's Stortford South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windmill Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadfield Close | — |
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