Updated March 202610 areas
Hertfordshire Crime Rankings 2026
North Hertfordshire is the safest area in Hertfordshire with a crime rate of 60.7 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 80.9 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
North Hertfordshire
Safest in Hertfordshire
60.7 per 1k
Stevenage
Highest Crime in Hertfordshire
106.8 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
6
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Hertfordshire's average crime rate of 80.9 per 1,000 residents is 0.6 below the UK average of 81.5.
Hertfordshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hertfordshire | 60.7 | -0.7% |
| 2 | Three Rivers | 61.6 | +2.5% |
| 3 | East Hertfordshire | 63.8 | -1.3% |
| 4 | St Albans | 70.0 | +0.3% |
| 5 | Dacorum | 82.6 | -16.1% |
| 6 | Hertsmere | 83.7 | -13.0% |
| 7 | Broxbourne | 88.4 | +17.8% |
| 8 | Welwyn Hatfield | 88.3 | -3.6% |
| 9 | Watford | 102.9 | -1.8% |
| 10 | Stevenage | 106.8 | +9.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Hertfordshire? expand_more
North Hertfordshire has the lowest crime rate in Hertfordshire at 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Hertfordshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Hertfordshire is 80.9 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Hertfordshire? expand_more
6 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