Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SG14 · Hertfordshire
76
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hertford has less crime — 76 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Hertford and Hertford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 85 and 76 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Hertford has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 76 vs 85 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hertford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 85).