Crime Rate in Hertford Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Heath

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Heath, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Heath crime rate of 27.70 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 649 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elbow Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Olivers Way with total crimes: 4
  • Beacon Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hertford Heath?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 165 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hertford Heath recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Heath had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hertford Heath recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Hertford Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hertford Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hertford Heath has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 27.70 ranking 20th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Heath crimes were 165. The crime rate of Hertford Heath in 2024 was 253.92 (year) or 21.16 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Heath were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 206.22 (year) or 17.18 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle93 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads65 51,091 3665 3
Datchworth & Aston72 3696 5516 6
Bishop's Stortford All Saints47 9624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth43 10778 4488 7
Buntingford65 4575 7437 9
Ware Christchurch56 7534 8517 5
Hertford Bengeo62 6457 11430 11
Hertford Sele42 12521 9461 8
Ware St Mary's52 8391 14308 15
Hertford Rural South42 11321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead27 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys37 13435 12408 12
Bishop's Stortford South24 16392 13293 16
Ware Trinity32 14344 15315 14
Ware Chadwell22 17176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North21 19318 17219 18
Thundridge & Standon16 22225 18165 21
Great Amwell22 18160 24166 20
Stanstead Abbots14 26203 19214 19
Hunsdon15 24179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered10 27177 21143 23
Much Hadham16 21133 26123 27
Braughing16 23138 25137 24
Puckeridge15 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone7 30114 30127 26
Little Hadham10 28122 2795 28
Walkern8 29119 2983 29

Hertford Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Heath in July 2025

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

1. Elbow Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Olivers Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Beacon Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Rushen Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Trinity Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Downfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brickendon Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Priors Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Red Hills (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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