Crime Rate in Hertford Sele: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertford Sele

The total recorded crimes in Hertford Sele, East Hertfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertford Sele crime rate of 3.42 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 Sele, encompassing approximately 10,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hertford Sele Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Repton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hertford Sele?

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

  • Relative to East Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertford Sele reported a higher crime volume than the East Hertfordshire average, with 521 crimes compared to 417. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertford Sele witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

    • In 2023, Hertford Sele experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Hertfordshire average, with 461 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hertford Sele witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the East Hertfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hertford Sele Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hertford Sele has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 12th out of 29 in the East Hertfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hertford Sele crimes were 521. The crime rate of Hertford Sele in 2024 was 50.91 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertford Sele were around 461 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.05 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the East Hertfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)CrimesRank (Hertford Sele)
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 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 Sele Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 202412
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 202415
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202521
February 202514
January 202519
December 202412
November 202412
October 202411
September 202421
August 202412
July 202416
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hertford Sele in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Repton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Linfield Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thorny Burrow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Holly Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Thieves Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. North Green (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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