Crime Rate in Hertford Rural South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Rural South

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Rural South, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Rural South crime rate of 450.35 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 South, encompassing approximately 86 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hertford Rural South Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Coach Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Grass Warren with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hertford Rural South?

To understand the safety of Hertford Rural South, we need to analyze Hertford Rural South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 321 crimes compared to 417.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hertford Rural South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Rural South experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 435 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Rural South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Rural South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hertford Rural South has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 450.35 ranking 10th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Rural South crimes were 321. The crime rate of Hertford Rural South in 2024 was 3706.70 (year) or 308.89 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Rural South were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5023.09 (year) or 418.59 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Rural South)CrimesRank (Hertford Rural South)CrimesRank (Hertford Rural South)
Bishop's Stortford Central88 21,207 21,026 1
Hertford Castle97 11,321 1830 2
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 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 Rural South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 202415
October 202412
September 202415
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
October 20243
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
November 20243
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20243
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246
August 202412
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20253

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20243

High Crime Locations Hertford Rural South in May 2025

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

1. The Old Coach Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft9
3. Grass Warren (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Archers Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Mayflower Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Bayford Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Well Row (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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