Crime in Hertford Kingsmead: statistics, rates and trends
802 crimes were recorded in Hertford Kingsmead in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hertford Kingsmead at a glance
- Crime trends in Hertford Kingsmead
- Types of crime in Hertford Kingsmead
- Hertford Kingsmead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hertford Kingsmead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hertford Kingsmead
- Demographics of Hertford Kingsmead
- Questions about crime in Hertford Kingsmead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (246), anti-social behaviour (142) and other theft (106) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hertford Kingsmead | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 802 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,820 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hertford Kingsmead of any year here (802 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 802 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 738 | 75.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 716 | 72.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 567 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 599 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 50.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 622 | 63.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 592 | 60.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 590 | 60.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hertford Kingsmead recorded notably more other theft (67% above the national rate), and notably less public order (56% below) and drugs (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 100 and vehicle crime rose from 33 to 45, while public order fell from 48 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 25.1 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 106 | 10.8 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +113% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hertford Kingsmead; 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 Kingsmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +83% |
| Hertford Bengeo | 573 | 58.9 | -28% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 167 | 46.6 | -43% |
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +13% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -40% |
| Hertford Sele | 417 | 64.6 | -21% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | -31% |
| Great Amwell & Stansteads | 334 | 57.4 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hertford Kingsmead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near Divot Place | 44 |
| On or near Claud Hamilton Way | 30 |
| On or near Iron Drive | 29 |
| On or near Mill Road | 28 |
| On or near Spencer Street | 20 |
| On or near Old London Road | 18 |
| On or near Ware Road | 17 |
| On or near Arnold Close | 16 |
Of the 660 crimes in Hertford Kingsmead with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 142 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 50.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hertford Kingsmead has an estimated population of 9,820 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with no qualifications (9.5%, against 18.2%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hertford Kingsmead average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hertford Kingsmead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hertford Kingsmead a safe place to live?
Hertford Kingsmead recorded 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Hertford Kingsmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Hertford Kingsmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hertford Kingsmead was up 9% on the year before: 802 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 738 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hertford Kingsmead?
About 9,820 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hertford Kingsmead?
Hertford Kingsmead 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.