Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG5 · Hertfordshire
27
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ickleford has less crime — 27 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Ickleford in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 27, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Ickleford has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ickleford recorded fewer crimes than Hertford — 27 vs 89 incidents. That is 70% 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 89).