Hertford vs Hoddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hertford Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hoddesdon Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Hertford vs Hoddesdon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hertford
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,450 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hoddesdon
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,099 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hertford
      B Hoddesdon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,450
      3,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,497
      3,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hertford
      B Hoddesdon
      Violent Crime
      833 ↓2%
      1,054 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      506 ↑1%
      661 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      191 ↓1%
      342 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓6%
      199 ↓25%
      Burglary
      95 ↑64%
      68 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↓10%
      189 ↑6%
      Drugs
      85 ↑98%
      89 ↑35%
      Public Order
      123 ↓34%
      151 ↓3%
      Robbery
      13 ↓41%
      36 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      222 ↓7%
      180 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑54%
      26 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑52%
      13 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓23%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓27%
      60 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Hertford safer than Hoddesdon?

      Hertford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,450 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoddesdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,099 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hertford vs Hoddesdon?

      Hertford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoddesdon shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hertford and Hoddesdon?

      In Hertford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (833 incidents). In Hoddesdon, it is Violent Crime (1,054 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hertford and Hoddesdon?

      Hertford recorded 506 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoddesdon recorded 661. 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 Hertford vs Hoddesdon?

      Violent crime in Hertford totalled 833 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,054 in Hoddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hertford and Hoddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hertford recorded 2,497 crimes (now 2,450, a change of -1.9%). Hoddesdon recorded 3,120 crimes previously (now 3,099, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hertford and Hoddesdon?

      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. Hertford has a resolution rate of 28.5% and Hoddesdon has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hertford and Hoddesdon?

      Hertford falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Hoddesdon 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 Hertford and Hoddesdon?

      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 Hertford or Hoddesdon on a crime map?

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

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