Updated April 202610 areas
Hertfordshire Crime Rankings 2026
North Hertfordshire is the safest area in Hertfordshire with a crime rate of 60.8 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 80.6 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
North Hertfordshire
Safest in Hertfordshire
60.8 per 1k
Stevenage
Highest Crime in Hertfordshire
106.8 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
3
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Hertfordshire's average crime rate of 80.6 per 1,000 residents is 0.7 below the UK average of 81.3.
Hertfordshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hertfordshire | 60.8 | +2.0% |
| 2 | Three Rivers | 61.7 | +23.7% |
| 3 | East Hertfordshire | 63.8 | +6.3% |
| 4 | St Albans | 69.7 | -2.0% |
| 5 | Dacorum | 82.0 | -2.9% |
| 6 | Hertsmere | 82.7 | +2.6% |
| 7 | Welwyn Hatfield | 87.0 | -3.4% |
| 8 | Broxbourne | 89.0 | +18.8% |
| 9 | Watford | 103.0 | +5.6% |
| 10 | Stevenage | 106.8 | +9.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Hertfordshire? expand_more
North Hertfordshire has the lowest crime rate in Hertfordshire at 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Hertfordshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Hertfordshire is 80.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Hertfordshire? expand_more
3 of 10 areas in Hertfordshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology