Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hertford has less crime — 122 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage recorded substantially more crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 372 incidents compared to 122, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). 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, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 122 vs 372 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 372).