Crime Rate in Hertford Bengeo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Bengeo

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Bengeo, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Bengeo crime rate of 4.90 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 Bengeo, encompassing approximately 12,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hertford Bengeo Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Nicholas Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hertford Bengeo?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Bengeo reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 457 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Bengeo witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Bengeo experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 430 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Bengeo witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Bengeo Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hertford Bengeo has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.90 ranking 6th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Bengeo crimes were 457. The crime rate of Hertford Bengeo in 2024 was 36.11 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Bengeo were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.98 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Bengeo)CrimesRank (Hertford Bengeo)CrimesRank (Hertford Bengeo)
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 Sele42 12521 9461 8
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 Bengeo 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 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202515
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202415
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20254
January 202511
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243

High Crime Locations Hertford Bengeo in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Nicholas Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
4. Farquhar Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Hartham Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Beane River View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Cross (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wadesmill Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shepherds Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grove Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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