Crime Rate in Hertford Sele: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Sele

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Sele, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Sele crime rate of 4.10 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 Sele, encompassing approximately 10,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Hertford Sele Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perrett Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Repton Road with total crimes: 4
  • B1000 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hertford Sele?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Sele reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 521 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Sele witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Sele experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 461 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Sele witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Sele Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hertford Sele has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 12th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Sele crimes were 521. The crime rate of Hertford Sele in 2024 was 50.91 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Sele were around 461 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.05 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)
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
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
Hertford Heath18 20165 23134 25
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 Sele 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 20258
April 202512
March 202521
February 202514
January 202519
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 202412
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hertford Sele in July 2025

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

1. Perrett Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Repton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. B1000 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Cherry Tree Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sadlers Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thieves Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Devey Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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