Hertford vs Hertford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hertford

SG13 · Hertfordshire

122

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Hertford

SG14 · Hertfordshire

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Hertford has less crime — 89 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hertford saw somewhat more crime than Hertford in April 2026 (122 vs 89 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford or Hertford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 89 vs 122 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hertford recorded 32 incidents of this type vs 29 in Hertford. Overall, Hertford had fewer total crimes (89 vs 122).

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