Crime in Hertford Sele: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Hertford Sele in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hertford Sele at a glance
- Crime trends in Hertford Sele
- Types of crime in Hertford Sele
- Hertford Sele compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hertford Sele
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hertford Sele
- Population and deprivation in Hertford Sele
- Questions about crime in Hertford Sele
- About this data
443 crimes were recorded in Hertford Sele in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 185 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hertford Sele has the 2,275th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hertford Sele | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 443 | 10,684 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,453 | 156,875 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hertford Sele was highest in the year to July 2019 (685 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (443). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 443 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 458 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 463 | 71.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 443 | 68.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 464 | 71.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 498 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 571 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 685 | 106.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 536 | 83.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hertford Sele 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 shoplifting (+43%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-53%) and public order (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 28.7 | 0.84 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +89% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +43% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +26% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -53% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -47% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hertford Sele
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hertford Sele recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hertford Sele
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hertford Sele recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hertford Sele
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hertford Sele recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hertford Sele
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hertford Sele recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hertford Sele
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hertford Sele recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hertford Sele
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hertford Sele recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hertford Sele
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hertford Sele recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hertford Sele
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hertford Sele recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hertford Sele
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hertford Sele recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hertford Sele
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hertford Sele recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hertford Sele
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hertford Sele recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hertford Sele
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hertford Sele recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hertford Sele
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hertford Sele recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hertford Sele
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hertford Sele recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hertford Sele, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hertford Sele.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hertford Sele |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Bengeo | 602 | 61.9 | -10% |
| Hertford Castle | 734 | 147.6 | +115% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 811 | 82.6 | +20% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 177 | 49.4 | -28% |
| Ware St Mary's | 321 | 47.4 | -31% |
| Watton-at-Stone | 226 | 46.3 | -33% |
| Ware Priory | 702 | 89.7 | +31% |
| Ware Trinity | 302 | 54.8 | -20% |
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 Sele over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near B1000 | 24 |
| On or near Perrett Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Thieves Lane | 24 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 22 |
| On or near Repton Road | 21 |
| On or near Emily Road | 20 |
| On or near Campfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Norwood Close | 17 |
| On or near Thorny Burrow | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hertford Sele 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Hertford Sele has an estimated population of 6,453. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hertford Sele sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hertford Sele |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 31.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Hertford Sele a safe place to live?
Hertford Sele recorded 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hertford Sele?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Hertford Sele going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hertford Sele was down 3% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hertford Sele?
Hertford Sele is policed by Hertfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Sele. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.