Crime Rate in Hertford Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Heath

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Heath, East Hertfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Heath crime rate of 23.08 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 649 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • West End Road with total crimes: 4
  • Priors Close with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Tree Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hertford Heath?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 165 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hertford Heath recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hertford Heath had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hertford Heath recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hertfordshire, Hertford Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hertford Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hertford Heath has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 23.08 ranking 23th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Heath crimes were 165. The crime rate of Hertford Heath in 2024 was 253.92 (year) or 21.16 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Heath were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 206.22 (year) or 17.18 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (East Hertfordshire)
Bishop's Stortford Central113 11,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle76 21,321 1830 2
Bishop's Stortford Meads73 31,091 3665 3
Bishop's Stortford All Saints50 4624 6555 4
Sawbridgeworth41 7778 4488 7
Ware Christchurch39 10534 8517 5
Datchworth & Aston30 12696 5516 6
Ware Trinity42 5344 15315 14
Buntingford42 6575 7437 9
Hertford Sele41 8521 9461 8
Bishop's Stortford Silverleys39 9435 12408 12
Hertford Rural South24 15321 16435 10
Hertford Kingsmead26 13470 10352 13
Hertford Bengeo37 11457 11430 11
Bishop's Stortford South25 14392 13293 16
Ware St Mary's21 16391 14308 15
Ware Chadwell17 22176 22225 17
Hertford Rural North15 24318 17219 18
Stanstead Abbots20 17203 19214 19
Thundridge & Standon11 26225 18165 21
Much Hadham19 18133 26123 27
Little Hadham18 19122 2795 28
Great Amwell8 29160 24166 20
Hunsdon17 21179 20158 22
Braughing17 20138 25137 24
Mundens and Cottered10 28177 21143 23
Puckeridge13 25120 2865 30
Watton-at-Stone6 30114 30127 26
Walkern11 27119 2983 29

Hertford Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Heath in March 2025

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

1. West End Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
2. Priors Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Oak Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Trinity Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Downfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Portland Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Stanstead Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brickendon Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. College Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Woodside (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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