Crime Rate in Hertford Rural North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Rural North

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Rural North, East Hertfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Rural North crime rate of 299.57 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 Rural North, encompassing approximately 70 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Rural North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Bishops Road with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Hoo Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hertford Rural North?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Rural North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 318 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hertford Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Rural North had fewer crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 219 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hertford Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Rural North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hertford Rural North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 299.57 ranking 19th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Rural North crimes were 318. The crime rate of Hertford Rural North in 2024 was 4536.38 (year) or 378.03 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Rural North were around 219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3124.11 (year) or 260.34 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Rural North)CrimesRank (Hertford Rural North)CrimesRank (Hertford Rural North)
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 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
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 Rural North 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20253
February 20253
January 202515
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
January 20256
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
March 20259
August 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
October 20243

High Crime Locations Hertford Rural North in July 2025

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

1. Bury Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Bishops Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Queen Hoo Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. High Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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