Hertford vs Stevenage — 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

Stevenage

SG2 · Hertfordshire

163

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting30
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Hertford has less crime — 89 vs 163 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stevenage recorded notably higher crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 163 vs 89 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stevenage records significantly more (63 vs 29 incidents). 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 Stevenage safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hertford recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 89 vs 163 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Hertford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hertford and Stevenage?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hertford recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 63 in Stevenage. Overall, Hertford had fewer total crimes (89 vs 163).

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