Crime in Hertford Kingsmead: statistics, rates and trends

811 crimes were recorded in Hertford Kingsmead in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hertford Kingsmead has the 1,751st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hertford Kingsmead was highest in the year to July 2026 (811 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (514). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 Kingsmead 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+139%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hertford Kingsmead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hertford Kingsmead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hertford Kingsmead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hertford Kingsmead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 139% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hertford Kingsmead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hertford Kingsmead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hertford Kingsmead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hertford Kingsmead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hertford Kingsmead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 25 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 79% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hertford Kingsmead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hertford Kingsmead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hertford Kingsmead

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hertford Kingsmead

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hertford Kingsmead 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hertford Kingsmead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hertford Kingsmead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Kingsmead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hertford Kingsmead 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 Kingsmead has an estimated population of 9,820. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hertford Kingsmead sits in decile 9.0, 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 Kingsmead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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