Crime Rate in Hertford Kingsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Kingsmead

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Kingsmead, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Kingsmead crime rate of 2.69 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 Kingsmead, encompassing approximately 9,677 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Hertford Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Divot Place with total crimes: 8
  • Gallows Way with total crimes: 2
  • Constables Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hertford Kingsmead?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Kingsmead reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 470 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Kingsmead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Kingsmead experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 352 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Kingsmead witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Kingsmead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hertford Kingsmead has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 15th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Kingsmead crimes were 470. The crime rate of Hertford Kingsmead in 2024 was 48.57 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Kingsmead were around 352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.37 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Hertford Kingsmead)CrimesRank (Hertford Kingsmead)
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
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
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
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 Kingsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202427
November 202418
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20245
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Kingsmead in May 2025

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

1. Divot Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Gallows Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Constables Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. The Knoll (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ware Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Clyde Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Copse (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lilbourne Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. King'S Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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