Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG9 · Hertfordshire
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Buntingford has less crime — 67 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford saw somewhat more crime than Buntingford in April 2026 (89 vs 67 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Buntingford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Hertford has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Buntingford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 67 vs 89 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Buntingford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Buntingford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hertford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Buntingford recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 89).