Crime Rate in Hertford Bengeo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Bengeo

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Bengeo, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Bengeo crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hertford Bengeo, encompassing approximately 12,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Bengeo Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Danesbury Park with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hertford Bengeo?

To understand the safety of Hertford Bengeo, we need to analyze Hertford Bengeo crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Bengeo reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 457 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Bengeo witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hertford Bengeo experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 430 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Bengeo witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Hertford Bengeo has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hertford Bengeo Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hertford Bengeo has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 11th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Bengeo crimes were 457. The crime rate of Hertford Bengeo in 2024 was 36.11 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Bengeo were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.98 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Bishop's Stortford Central113 11,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth41 7778 4488 7
Ware Christchurch39 10534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston30 12696 5516 6
Ware Trinity42 5344 15315 14
Buntingford42 6575 7437 9
Hertford Sele41 8521 9461 8
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys39 9435 12408 12
Hertford Rural South24 15321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 13470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South25 14392 13293 16
Ware St Mary's21 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell17 22176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North15 24318 17219 18
Stanstead Abbots20 17203 19214 19
Thundridge & Standon11 26225 18165 21
Much Hadham19 18133 26123 27
Little Hadham18 19122 2795 28
Great Amwell8 29160 24166 20
Hunsdon17 21179 20158 22
Braughing17 20138 25137 24
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Hertford Heath15 23165 23134 25
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Hertford Bengeo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202415
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202426
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 202416

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Bengeo in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hertford Bengeo postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Danesbury Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Revels Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Nicholas Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Sacombe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ware Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Palmer Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glebe Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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