Crime in Hertford Sele: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Hertford Sele in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hertford Sele
- Questions about crime in Hertford Sele
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,449th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hertford Sele | East Hertfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 417 | 10,712 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.6 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,453 | 156,875 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hertford Sele of any year here (417 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 417 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 471 | 73.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 485 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 430 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 455 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 508 | 78.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 556 | 86.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 678 | 105.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 544 | 84.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (47% below) and public order (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 33, while public order fell from 37 to 23 and anti-social behaviour fell from 114 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 28.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 5.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.4 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hertford Sele; 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 Sele |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Bengeo | 573 | 58.9 | -9% |
| Hertford Castle | 745 | 149.8 | +132% |
| Hertford Kingsmead | 802 | 81.7 | +26% |
| Hertford Heath & Brickendon | 167 | 46.6 | -28% |
| Ware St Mary's | 332 | 49.0 | -24% |
| Watton-at-Stone | 240 | 49.2 | -24% |
| Ware Priory | 720 | 92.0 | +42% |
| Ware Trinity | 311 | 56.4 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hertford Sele over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near B1000 | 23 |
| On or near Perrett Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Emily Road | 19 |
| On or near Repton Road | 19 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 18 |
| On or near Norwood Close | 17 |
| On or near Thieves Lane | 15 |
| On or near Hutton Close | 14 |
| On or near Thorny Burrow | 14 |
Of the 345 crimes in Hertford Sele with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Hertford Sele has an estimated population of 6,453 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hertford Sele average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hertford Sele | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hertford Sele a safe place to live?
Hertford Sele recorded 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,449th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hertford Sele?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Hertford Sele going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hertford Sele was down 11% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 471 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hertford Sele?
About 6,453 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hertford Sele?
Hertford Sele 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.