Hertford vs Much Hadham — 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

Much Hadham

SG10 · Hertfordshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1
  • Vehicle crime1

Much Hadham has less crime — 5 vs 122 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in April 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 5, a 24.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (32) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Much Hadham has more Drugs (1) and Other theft (1). 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 Much Hadham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 5 vs 122 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Much Hadham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Much Hadham had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Much Hadham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 122).

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