Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hertford has less crime — 89 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Thorn recorded notably higher crime than Hertford in April 2026 — 184 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), 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 — 89 vs 184 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Hertford 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 Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hertford recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 184).