Crime in Hertford Bengeo: statistics, rates and trends

602 crimes were recorded in Hertford Bengeo in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 185 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hertford Bengeo has the 2,518th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hertford Bengeo was highest in the year to July 2019 (843 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (501). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hertford Bengeo over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+17%) and anti-social behaviour (+10%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hertford Bengeo

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hertford Bengeo recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hertford Bengeo

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hertford Bengeo recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hertford Bengeo

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hertford Bengeo recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hertford Bengeo

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hertford Bengeo recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hertford Bengeo

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hertford Bengeo recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hertford Bengeo

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hertford Bengeo recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hertford Bengeo

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hertford Bengeo recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hertford Bengeo

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hertford Bengeo recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hertford Bengeo

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hertford Bengeo recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hertford Bengeo

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hertford Bengeo recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hertford Bengeo

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hertford Bengeo recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hertford Bengeo

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hertford Bengeo recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hertford Bengeo

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hertford Bengeo recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hertford Bengeo

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hertford Bengeo recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hertford Bengeo, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hertford Bengeo.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hertford Bengeo over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hertford Bengeo over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hertford Bengeo has an estimated population of 9,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hertford Bengeo sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hertford Bengeo. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.