Crime Rate in Hertford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Castle, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Castle crime rate of 3.90 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 23,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Hertford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Salisbury Square with total crimes: 6
  • South Street with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Hertford Castle has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)CrimesRank (Hertford Castle)
Bishop's Stortford Central89 21,207 21,026 1
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
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 Castle 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202535
May 202541
April 202532
March 202534
February 202530
January 202540
December 202442
November 202430
October 202434
September 202425
August 202429

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202531
May 20259
April 202529
March 202514
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202411
October 202423
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202526
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 202515
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202420
October 202410
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Castle in July 2025

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

1. Mill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Salisbury Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
3. South Street (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Talbot Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Claud Hamilton Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Horns Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Spencer Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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