Hertford vs Much Hadham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hertford

SG14 · Hertfordshire

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting13

Much Hadham

SG10 · Hertfordshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1
  • Vehicle crime1

Much Hadham has less crime — 5 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 5, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (29) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Much Hadham has more Drugs (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 89 incidents. That is 94% 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 89).

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