Crime Rate in Hertford Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Heath

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Heath, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Heath crime rate of 24.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fanshaws Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • Olivers Way 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 May 2025 the Hertford Heath has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 24.62 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)CrimesRank (Hertford Heath)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
Bishop's Stortford All Saints41 9624 6555 4
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Hertford Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hertford Heath in May 2025

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

1. Fanshaws Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Vicarage Causeway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Olivers Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Trinity Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
6. Downfield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Woodland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stanstead Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Elbow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heath Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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