Crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Hertford Heath & Brickendon in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon at a glance
- Crime trends in Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- Types of crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- Hertford Heath & Brickendon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- Demographics of Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- Questions about crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,165th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hertford Heath & Brickendon | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,583 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon peaked in the year to August 2020 (208 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (132). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 132 | 36.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 137 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 164 | 45.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 148 | 41.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 208 | 58.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 133 | 37.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 172 | 48.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (42% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hertford Heath & Brickendon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hertford Heath & Brickendon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Kingsmead | 802 | 81.7 | +75% |
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +221% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 334 | 57.4 | +23% |
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +97% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 573 | 58.9 | +26% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | +5% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | +21% |
| Hertford Sele | 417 | 64.6 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Hertford Heath & Brickendon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Trinity Walk | 19 |
| On or near Elbow Lane | 10 |
| On or near College Road | 8 |
| On or near Red Hills | 8 |
| On or near Stanstead Road | 7 |
| On or near Beacon Court | 6 |
| On or near Birch Farm Place | 6 |
| On or near Olivers Way | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
Of the 130 crimes in Hertford Heath & Brickendon with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 9.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Hertford Heath & Brickendon has an estimated population of 3,583 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.0%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (14%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hertford Heath & Brickendon average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hertford Heath & Brickendon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hertford Heath & Brickendon a safe place to live?
Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,165th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon was down 16% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hertford Heath & Brickendon?
About 3,583 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hertford Heath & Brickendon?
Hertford Heath & Brickendon 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.