The total recorded crimes in Hertford Rural North, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Rural North crime rate of 213.98 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 Rural North, encompassing approximately 70 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hertford Rural North, we need to analyze Hertford Rural North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to East Hertfordshire:
In 2024, Hertford Rural North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 318 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hertford Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.
In 2023, Hertford Rural North had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 219 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hertford Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Hertford Rural North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Hertford Rural North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 213.98 ranking 24th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Hertford Rural North crimes were 318. The crime rate of Hertford Rural North in 2024 was 4536.38 (year) or 378.03 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Rural North were around 219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3124.11 (year) or 260.34 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (East Hertfordshire) | Crimes | Rank (East Hertfordshire) | Crimes | Rank (East Hertfordshire) | |
| Bishop's Stortford Central | 113 | 1 | 1,207 | 2 | 1,026 | 1 |
| Hertford Castle | 76 | 2 | 1,321 | 1 | 830 | 2 |
| Bishop's Stortford Meads | 73 | 3 | 1,091 | 3 | 665 | 3 |
| Bishop's Stortford All Saints | 50 | 4 | 624 | 6 | 555 | 4 |
| Sawbridgeworth | 41 | 7 | 778 | 4 | 488 | 7 |
| Ware Christchurch | 39 | 10 | 534 | 8 | 517 | 5 |
| Datchworth & Aston | 30 | 12 | 696 | 5 | 516 | 6 |
| Ware Trinity | 42 | 5 | 344 | 15 | 315 | 14 |
| Buntingford | 42 | 6 | 575 | 7 | 437 | 9 |
| Hertford Sele | 41 | 8 | 521 | 9 | 461 | 8 |
| Bishop's Stortford Silverleys | 39 | 9 | 435 | 12 | 408 | 12 |
| Hertford Rural South | 24 | 15 | 321 | 16 | 435 | 10 |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 26 | 13 | 470 | 10 | 352 | 13 |
| Hertford Bengeo | 37 | 11 | 457 | 11 | 430 | 11 |
| Bishop's Stortford South | 25 | 14 | 392 | 13 | 293 | 16 |
| Ware St Mary's | 21 | 16 | 391 | 14 | 308 | 15 |
| Ware Chadwell | 17 | 22 | 176 | 22 | 225 | 17 |
| Stanstead Abbots | 20 | 17 | 203 | 19 | 214 | 19 |
| Thundridge & Standon | 11 | 26 | 225 | 18 | 165 | 21 |
| Much Hadham | 19 | 18 | 133 | 26 | 123 | 27 |
| Little Hadham | 18 | 19 | 122 | 27 | 95 | 28 |
| Great Amwell | 8 | 29 | 160 | 24 | 166 | 20 |
| Hunsdon | 17 | 21 | 179 | 20 | 158 | 22 |
| Braughing | 17 | 20 | 138 | 25 | 137 | 24 |
| Mundens and Cottered | 10 | 28 | 177 | 21 | 143 | 23 |
| Hertford Heath | 15 | 23 | 165 | 23 | 134 | 25 |
| Puckeridge | 13 | 25 | 120 | 28 | 65 | 30 |
| Watton-at-Stone | 6 | 30 | 114 | 30 | 127 | 26 |
| Walkern | 11 | 27 | 119 | 29 | 83 | 29 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
February 2025 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 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (6 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 15 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 60 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hertford Rural North postcode area is presented below.