Bygrave vs Hertford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bygrave

SG7 · Hertfordshire

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Drugs1
  • Burglary1

Hertford

SG13 · Hertfordshire

122

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Shoplifting25

Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 6, a 20.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Hertford has more Violence & sexual offences (32) and Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bygrave or Hertford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 6 vs 122 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bygrave is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bygrave and Hertford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Hertford had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 122).

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