Crime Rate in North Hertfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hertfordshire

The total recorded crimes in North Hertfordshire, UK in February 2026 are around 674 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hertfordshire crime rate of 5.06 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 North Hertfordshire, encompassing approximately 133,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (248) incidents (-7.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (26.21% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (68) incidents (83.78% increase)
North Hertfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Kiln Lane with total crimes: 12
  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • School Lane with total crimes: 9

North Hertfordshire Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is North Hertfordshire?

To understand the safety of North Hertfordshire, we need to analyze North Hertfordshire 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:

    • North Hertfordshire has recorded 10,643 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 79.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 211 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,958 crimes with a crime rate of 67.25, ranking it 259 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, North Hertfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 10643 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Hertfordshire had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 8,958 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Hertfordshire witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Hertfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

North Hertfordshire Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the North Hertfordshire has recorded 674 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 239th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total North Hertfordshire crimes were 10,643. The crime rate of North Hertfordshire in 2024 was 79.90 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 211 danzarous in the UK. North Hertfordshire ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hertfordshire were around 8,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.25 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 259 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, North Hertfordshire ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of North Hertfordshire

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
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
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

North Hertfordshire 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 248 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 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 (103 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 226 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (274 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (312 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (159 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (159 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (278 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (207 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 304 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 229 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (295 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (233 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (286 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (202 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (253 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (197 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (289 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 233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 170.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026130
January 2026103
December 2025130
November 2025132
October 2025159
September 2025159
August 2025207
July 2025229
June 2025233
May 2025202
April 2025197
March 2025192
February 2025139

A total of 3568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 274.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026248
January 2026267
December 2025226
November 2025274
October 2025312
September 2025303
August 2025278
July 2025304
June 2025295
May 2025286
April 2025253
March 2025289
February 2025233

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20258
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 573 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202633
December 202523
November 202543
October 202548
September 202564
August 202548
July 202542
June 202550
May 202551
April 202537
March 202554
February 202556

A total of 507 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202633
December 202530
November 202539
October 202534
September 202552
August 202529
July 202549
June 202544
May 202556
April 202540
March 202540
February 202529

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20254
November 20256
October 202512
September 20257
August 20256
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 214 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202617
December 202510
November 202513
October 202522
September 202514
August 202510
July 202525
June 202513
May 202523
April 202522
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 747 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202668
January 202637
December 202545
November 202579
October 202560
September 202544
August 202568
July 202557
June 202574
May 202559
April 202559
March 202553
February 202544

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20256
November 20252
October 20257
September 202510
August 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 727 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202659
December 202557
November 202549
October 202573
September 202537
August 202564
July 202556
June 202559
May 202548
April 202569
March 202554
February 202548

A total of 232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202524
November 202515
October 202528
September 202522
August 202513
July 202514
June 202517
May 202512
April 202516
March 202520
February 202513

A total of 398 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202640
December 202539
November 202549
October 202529
September 202529
August 202532
July 202515
June 202519
May 202521
April 202530
March 202534
February 202537

A total of 470 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202640
December 202528
November 202534
October 202548
September 202542
August 202528
July 202539
June 202531
May 202537
April 202547
March 202533
February 202523

High Crime Locations North Hertfordshire in February 2026

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

1. Brick Kiln Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. School Lane (Map)
Total9
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Warrens Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Glebe Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Leys Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1

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