Total Crime Rate
30.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheatsheaf Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Bishop's Stortford South , and the 134th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
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 Wheatsheaf Road (SG12 8NS) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 20.4% lower 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 5 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 ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wheatsheaf Road (SG12 8NS), the main crime hotspot is near Wheatsheaf Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Stortford South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Drury Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheatsheaf Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheatsheaf Road | Under investigation |
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