Crime Rates at Paynes End, Anstey, Buntingford, SG9 0BE

Paynes End area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Buntingford , and the 207th lowest crime rate of 457 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 Paynes End (SG9 0BE) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 42.1% lower than the Buntingford average (69.8 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Paynes End (SG9 0BE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Moatside, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Two Tree Farm (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.