Crime Rate in East Hertfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Hertfordshire

The total recorded crimes in East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,058 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Hertfordshire crime rate of 7.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (390) incidents (10.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (283) incidents (-9.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (64) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Hertfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Raffin Green Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

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 (93 crimes), and the safest, Watton-at-Stone (7 crimes), is 86 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Hertfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Hertford South (93 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bishop's Stortford South (24 crimes), with a difference of 69 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Hertfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hertford Castle93
Bishop's Stortford Central89
Datchworth & Aston72
Buntingford65
Bishop's Stortford Meads65

Safest Wards:

Stanstead Abbots14
Mundens and Cottered10
Little Hadham10
Walkern8
Watton-at-Stone7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hertford South93
Datchworth, Walkern & Cottered90
Bishop's Stortford Central89
Ware East88
Buntingford & Great Hormead75

Safest Areas:

Hertford West42
Puckeridge & Thundridge31
Much Hadham & Hunsdon31
Hertford Foxholes27
Bishop's Stortford South24

East Hertfordshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Hertfordshire has recorded 1,058 crimes with crime rate of 7.05 ranking 236th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne964 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

East Hertfordshire 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 390 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 283 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (354 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (313 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 773 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202555
May 202587
April 202560
March 202557
February 202565
January 202552
December 202462
November 202458
October 202455
September 202476
August 202490

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 202414
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 479 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202554
May 202536
April 202530
March 202542
February 202541
January 202557
December 202432
November 202425
October 202457
September 202430
August 202435

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 202413
September 20245
August 202421

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 591 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202543
May 202558
April 202535
March 202546
February 202549
January 202529
December 202451
November 202482
October 202444
September 202449
August 202462

A total of 3813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 317.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025390
June 2025354
May 2025330
April 2025309
March 2025325
February 2025253
January 2025303
December 2024314
November 2024292
October 2024352
September 2024286
August 2024305

A total of 742 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202564
May 202542
April 202545
March 202570
February 202549
January 202579
December 202441
November 202455
October 202489
September 202470
August 202489

A total of 628 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202557
May 202551
April 202562
March 202545
February 202536
January 202542
December 202427
November 202480
October 202455
September 202462
August 202460

A total of 2641 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 220.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025283
June 2025313
May 2025228
April 2025235
March 2025177
February 2025158
January 2025148
December 2024175
November 2024164
October 2024248
September 2024234
August 2024278

A total of 723 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202564
May 202557
April 202574
March 202569
February 202552
January 202539
December 202456
November 202472
October 202463
September 202453
August 202460

A total of 253 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202513
April 202520
March 202525
February 202516
January 202525
December 202414
November 202418
October 202439
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 260 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202520
April 202514
March 202533
February 202518
January 202530
December 202414
November 202422
October 202418
September 202415
August 202419

High Crime Locations East Hertfordshire in July 2025

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

1. Bury Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Robbery6
2. Raffin Green Lane (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
4. Bury Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Roman Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
6. Nails Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1

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