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Safety in Hertford

Hertford in East of England scores 65/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 1,955
Rate per 1,000: 94.7
1-year trend: +8.6%
3-year trend: +46.5%
5-year trend: +60.6%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 11
Per 1,000 residents: 0.5

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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