Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 27, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 27 vs 122 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ickleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ickleford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ickleford recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 122).