Crime Rate in Hertford Kingsmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Kingsmead

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Kingsmead, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hertford Kingsmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burleigh Road with total crimes: 3
  • Divot Place with total crimes: 3
  • Arnold Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hertford Kingsmead has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 13th 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.

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 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 Kingsmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Burleigh Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Divot Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Arnold Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Constables Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ware Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. King'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Nags Head Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Spinney Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Vixen Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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