Crime Rate in Hertford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Castle, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Castle crime rate of 3.19 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 23,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Hertford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claud Hamilton Way with total crimes: 6
  • South Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bircherley Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hertford Castle?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Castle reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,321 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Castle witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hertford Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 830 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Castle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hertford Castle has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 2th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Castle crimes were 1,321. The crime rate of Hertford Castle in 2024 was 55.41 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Castle were around 830 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.81 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Hertford Bengeo37 11457 11430 11
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 Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202530
January 202540
December 202442
November 202430
October 202434
September 202425
August 202429
July 202433
June 202472
May 202439
April 202429

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202411
October 202423
September 202419
August 202421
July 202424
June 202446
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202424
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202420
October 202410
September 202414
August 202415
July 202410
June 202446
May 202413
April 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Castle in March 2025

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

1. Claud Hamilton Way (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Bircherley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Villiers Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Cranborne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wareham'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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