Crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon: statistics, rates and trends

177 crimes were recorded in Hertford Heath & Brickendon in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 73 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hertford Heath & Brickendon has the 3,048th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon was highest in the year to July 2020 (198 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (130). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 Heath & Brickendon 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hertford Heath & Brickendon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hertford Heath & Brickendon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Heath & Brickendon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hertford Heath & Brickendon 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 Heath & Brickendon has an estimated population of 3,583. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hertford Heath & Brickendon sits in decile 7.5, 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 Heath & Brickendon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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