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

SG14 · Hertfordshire

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting13

Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 6, a 14.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Hertford has more Violence & sexual offences (29) and Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 89 incidents. That is 93% 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 89).

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