Crime Rate in Hertsmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hertsmere

The total recorded crimes in Hertsmere, UK in February 2026 are around 758 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hertsmere crime rate of 7.03 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 Hertsmere, encompassing approximately 107,827 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (287) incidents (7.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (123) incidents (-8.21% decrease)
  • Other theft: (87) incidents (4.82% increase)
Hertsmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartspring Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Blanche Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Byron Avenue with total crimes: 11

Hertsmere Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Hertsmere?

To understand the safety of Hertsmere, we need to analyze Hertsmere crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hertsmere has recorded 12,327 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 114.32 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 95 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,983 crimes with a crime rate of 101.86, ranking it 118 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Hertsmere reported a higher crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 12,327 crimes compared to 12,270. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hertsmere witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hertsmere experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 10,983 crimes compared to 10,748. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Hertsmere recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hertsmere is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Hertsmere has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Hertsmere Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Hertsmere has recorded 758 crimes with crime rate of 7.03 ranking 126th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Hertsmere crimes were 12,327. The crime rate of Hertsmere in 2024 was 114.32 (year) or 9.53 (month) ranking it 95 danzarous in the UK. Hertsmere ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hertsmere were around 10,983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.86 (year) or 8.49 (month) ranking 118 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Hertsmere ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Hertsmere

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers504 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,037 614,925 613,535 6
Broxbourne705 510,013 58,982 5
Stevenage812 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield828 312,535 411,723 3
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Hertsmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 287 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 123 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (267 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 289 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 147 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (273 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (150 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (255 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (142 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (328 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (169 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 288 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 241 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (312 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (208 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (324 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (238 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (318 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (327 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (192 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202687
January 202683
December 2025101
November 2025104
October 2025107
September 202592
August 2025105
July 2025121
June 2025113
May 2025105
April 202579
March 2025122
February 202584

A total of 104 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20256
November 20254
October 202510
September 202510
August 20254
July 20255
June 20258
May 202515
April 20256
March 202516
February 20252

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20257
November 20257
October 202510
September 20259
August 202513
July 20258
June 202528
May 202520
April 20259
March 202511
February 202514

A total of 840 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202642
December 202561
November 202542
October 202551
September 202537
August 202567
July 202568
June 202556
May 202575
April 202570
March 2025102
February 2025131

A total of 3839 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 295.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026287
January 2026267
December 2025289
November 2025275
October 2025273
September 2025255
August 2025328
July 2025288
June 2025312
May 2025324
April 2025318
March 2025327
February 2025296

A total of 739 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202644
December 202556
November 202547
October 202553
September 202547
August 202551
July 202587
June 202553
May 202581
April 202548
March 202558
February 202564

A total of 211 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 202517
November 202511
October 202518
September 202515
August 202517
July 202521
June 202519
May 202519
April 202519
March 202524
February 202513

A total of 2198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026123
January 2026134
December 2025147
November 2025128
October 2025150
September 2025142
August 2025169
July 2025241
June 2025208
May 2025238
April 2025193
March 2025192
February 2025133

A total of 93 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20256
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
August 202511
July 20258
June 20259
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 645 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202631
December 202529
November 202546
October 202550
September 202568
August 202539
July 202567
June 202572
May 202547
April 202568
March 202548
February 202540

A total of 510 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202673
December 202549
November 202534
October 202540
September 202534
August 202549
July 202527
June 202541
May 202528
April 202525
March 202540
February 202527

A total of 526 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202644
December 202553
November 202552
October 202543
September 202540
August 202539
July 202540
June 202526
May 202531
April 202537
March 202542
February 202541

A total of 805 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202683
December 202552
November 202558
October 202559
September 202566
August 202570
July 202575
June 202566
May 202573
April 202536
March 202577
February 202559

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

High Crime Locations Hertsmere in February 2026

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

1. Hartspring Lane (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
2. Blanche Lane (Map)
Total12
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Sinderby Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime1
5. Kemprow (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Heather Rise (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences3

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