Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hertford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hertford Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hertford Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,810 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hertford
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Hertford
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,810
      2,450
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,602
      2,497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Hertford
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↓13%
      833 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      957 ↓5%
      506 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      232 ↓19%
      191 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      197 ↓24%
      131 ↓6%
      Burglary
      112 ↓38%
      95 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↓23%
      140 ↓10%
      Drugs
      119 ↑31%
      85 ↑98%
      Public Order
      176 ↓22%
      123 ↓34%
      Robbery
      33 ↓42%
      13 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓41%
      222 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓33%
      20 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑65%
      35 ↑52%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑48%
      20 ↓23%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓37%
      36 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hertford is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central safer than Hertford?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,810 crimes in the last 12 months. Hertford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,450 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hertford?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hertford shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford?

      In Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). In Hertford, it is Violent Crime (833 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 957 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hertford recorded 506. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hertford?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 833 in Hertford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 4,602 crimes (now 3,810, a change of -17.2%). Hertford recorded 2,497 crimes previously (now 2,450, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central has a resolution rate of 0% and Hertford has 28.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Hertford is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central or Hertford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hertford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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