Crime Rate in Hertford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Castle, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Castle crime rate of 4.07 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 23,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-68.97% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Hertford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Market Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hertford Castle?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Castle reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 1,321 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Castle witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 830 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Castle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hertford Castle has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 1th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Castle crimes were 1,321. The crime rate of Hertford Castle in 2024 was 55.41 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Castle were around 830 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.81 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Bishop's Stortford Meads69 41,091 3665 3
Sawbridgeworth69 3778 4488 7
Bishop's Stortford All Saints41 9624 6555 4
Ware Christchurch59 5534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston42 8696 5516 6
Buntingford51 6575 7437 9
Hertford Bengeo46 7457 11430 11
Hertford Sele35 12521 9461 8
Hertford Rural South39 10321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 15470 10352 13
Bishop's Stortford South38 11392 13293 16
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys34 13435 12408 12
Ware Trinity33 14344 15315 14
Ware St Mary's24 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell15 20176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North6 29318 17219 18
Hertford Heath16 17165 23134 25
Thundridge & Standon10 24225 18165 21
Little Hadham16 18122 2795 28
Stanstead Abbots15 21203 19214 19
Much Hadham16 19133 26123 27
Great Amwell9 26160 24166 20
Hunsdon12 23179 20158 22
Mundens and Cottered8 27177 21143 23
Braughing14 22138 25137 24
Puckeridge10 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone4 30114 30127 26
Walkern8 28119 2983 29

Hertford Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202532
March 202534
February 202530
January 202540
December 202442
November 202430
October 202434
September 202425
August 202429
July 202433
June 202472
May 202439

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202420
October 202410
September 202414
August 202415
July 202410
June 202446
May 202413

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202529
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202411
October 202423
September 202419
August 202421
July 202424
June 202446
May 202416

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Castle in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cross Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. South Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fore Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Claud Hamilton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Willowmead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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