Is Hertford safe?

Name: Is Hertford Safe? Crime Rates & Trends
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Hertford recorded 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 13% below the England average (99.5) and 4% above the East of England average (83.7).

Its safety score is 67/100 (good), where 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 2,458
Rate per 1,000: 86.8
1-year trend: +8.3%
3-year trend: +29.3%
5-year trend: +46.2%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 11
Per 1,000 residents: 0.4

How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics

Data last updated: 19 October 2026

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