Crime in Hertford Bengeo: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Hertford Bengeo in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hertford Bengeo at a glance
- Crime trends in Hertford Bengeo
- Types of crime in Hertford Bengeo
- Hertford Bengeo compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hertford Bengeo
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hertford Bengeo
- Demographics of Hertford Bengeo
- Questions about crime in Hertford Bengeo
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (144) and shoplifting (49) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,655th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hertford Bengeo | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 573 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,722 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hertford Bengeo peaked in the year to August 2019 (829 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (516). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 573 | 58.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 649 | 66.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 516 | 53.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 579 | 59.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 619 | 63.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 576 | 59.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 621 | 63.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 829 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 653 | 67.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (50% below) and other theft (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 38 to 48, while shoplifting fell from 97 to 49 and violence and sexual offences fell from 209 to 165.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 17.0 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hertford Bengeo; the highest is Hertford Castle (149.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hertford Heath & Brickendon (46.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hertford Bengeo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Sele | 417 | 64.6 | +10% |
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +154% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 802 | 81.7 | +39% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -17% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 167 | 46.6 | -21% |
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +56% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | -4% |
| Watton-at-Stone | 240 | 49.2 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hertford Bengeo over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Florence Court | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Hartham Lane | 16 |
| On or near New Road | 14 |
| On or near Nicholas Lane | 12 |
| On or near Old Cross | 12 |
| On or near Danesbury Park | 11 |
| On or near Grove Walk | 11 |
Of the 429 crimes in Hertford Bengeo with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hertford Bengeo has an estimated population of 9,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hertford Bengeo average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hertford Bengeo | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hertford Bengeo a safe place to live?
Hertford Bengeo recorded 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,655th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hertford Bengeo?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Hertford Bengeo going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hertford Bengeo was down 12% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 649 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hertford Bengeo?
About 9,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hertford Bengeo?
Hertford Bengeo is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.