Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG13 · Hertfordshire
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hertford has less crime — 122 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded notably higher crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 184 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 Thorn — 122 vs 184 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 184).