Crime Rate in East Hertfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hertfordshire

The total recorded crimes in East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 950 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hertfordshire crime rate of 6.33 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 East Hertfordshire, encompassing approximately 150,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (330) incidents (6.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (228) incidents (-2.98% decrease)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (45.00% increase)
East Hertfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Coach Road with total crimes: 12
  • Potter Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

East Hertfordshire Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is East Hertfordshire?

To understand the safety of East Hertfordshire, we need to analyze East Hertfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Hertfordshire has recorded 12,506 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 83.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 195 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,090 crimes with a crime rate of 67.20, ranking it 260 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, East Hertfordshire reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,506 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Hertfordshire recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Hertfordshire had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 10,090 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, East Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Hertfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, East Hertfordshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

East Hertfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hertford Castle (97 crimes), and the safest, Watton-at-Stone (4 crimes), is 93 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Hertfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Hertford South (97 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Puckeridge & Thundridge (20 crimes), with a difference of 77 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Hertfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hertford Castle97
Bishop's Stortford Central88
Sawbridgeworth69
Bishop's Stortford Meads69
Ware Christchurch59

Safest Wards:

Great Amwell9
Mundens and Cottered8
Walkern8
Hertford Rural North6
Watton-at-Stone4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hertford South97
Ware East92
Bishop's Stortford Central88
Bishop's Stortford North69
Sawbridgeworth69

Safest Areas:

Bishop's Stortford South38
Hertford West35
Much Hadham & Hunsdon28
Hertford Foxholes26
Puckeridge & Thundridge20

East Hertfordshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Hertfordshire has recorded 950 crimes with crime rate of 6.33 ranking 240th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total East Hertfordshire crimes were 12,506. The crime rate of East Hertfordshire in 2024 was 83.29 (year) or 6.94 (month) ranking it 195 danzarous in the UK. East Hertfordshire ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Hertfordshire were around 10,090 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.20 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 260 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, East Hertfordshire ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of East Hertfordshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
North Hertfordshire815 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers607 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,027 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,270 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne733 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage867 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,168 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,070 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,469 119,226 117,362 1

East Hertfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (228 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (309 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (235 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (325 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 253 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 158 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (303 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 314 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 175 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (164 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (352 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (248 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (286 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (234 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (305 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (278 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 349 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 282 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (708 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (496 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202533
February 202518
January 202530
December 202414
November 202422
October 202418
September 202415
August 202419
July 202419
June 202412

A total of 4126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 343.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 708 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025330
April 2025309
March 2025325
February 2025253
January 2025303
December 2024314
November 2024292
October 2024352
September 2024286
August 2024305
July 2024349
June 2024708

A total of 797 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202545
March 202570
February 202549
January 202579
December 202441
November 202455
October 202489
September 202470
August 202489
July 202468
June 2024100

A total of 716 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202562
March 202545
February 202536
January 202542
December 202427
November 202480
October 202455
September 202462
August 202460
July 202462
June 2024134

A total of 2823 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 235.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 496 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025228
April 2025235
March 2025177
February 2025158
January 2025148
December 2024175
November 2024164
October 2024248
September 2024234
August 2024278
July 2024282
June 2024496

A total of 901 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202560
March 202557
February 202565
January 202552
December 202462
November 202458
October 202455
September 202476
August 202490
July 202473
June 2024166

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 202413
September 20245
August 202421
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 499 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202530
March 202542
February 202541
January 202557
December 202432
November 202425
October 202457
September 202430
August 202435
July 202446
June 202468

A total of 681 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202535
March 202546
February 202549
January 202529
December 202451
November 202482
October 202444
September 202449
August 202462
July 202460
June 2024116

A total of 850 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202574
March 202569
February 202552
January 202539
December 202456
November 202472
October 202463
September 202453
August 202460
July 202477
June 2024178

A total of 309 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202525
February 202516
January 202525
December 202414
November 202418
October 202439
September 202423
August 202421
July 202435
June 202460

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 202414
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424

High Crime Locations East Hertfordshire in May 2025

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

1. The Old Coach Road (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Potter Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft9
4. East Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
6. Nutcroft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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