North Hertfordshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In North Hertfordshire, the per-capita crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 20.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 155 residents, a rate that is lower than the national average but not without localized fluctuations. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%) and criminal damage and arson (7.6%). These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal context of June, the start of summer, when increased social activity and tourism in the area could contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's violent crime rate remains 13% below the UK average, suggesting that community dynamics or local policing strategies may play a role in mitigating more severe incidents. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as shoplifting (35% below UK average) and vehicle crime (33% below), may reflect the characteristics of North Hertfordshire as a largely rural and suburban district with fewer high-density urban centres driving such offences. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the 3.5% month-on-month increase from May highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly in areas where specific crime types—such as burglary and drug-related incidents—have shown sharp upward trends.

June 2024 saw a 77.8% increase in burglary, rising from 18 to 32 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in home occupancy patterns. Simultaneously, drug-related crimes surged by the same percentage, moving from 9 to 16 cases—a trend that could be linked to increased social activity during the summer months. Other thefts, however, declined by nearly 30%, falling from 84 to 59, due to heightened police presence or community initiatives. The area's violence and sexual offences rate stood at 2.4 per 1,000, 13% below the UK average, a contrast to the 7% above UK average for anti-social behaviour. Residents might find the daily crime count of 30 incidents particularly relevant when assessing local safety, though the overall rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks.

North Hertfordshire's crime rate in June 2024 rose 3.5% from 6.2 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents compared to May, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, 30 crimes were reported in June, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their immediate environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 155 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of risk in a population of 137,201. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, but the increase from May suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is relatively safe compared to the UK as a whole, localized shifts—such as the 77.8% rise in burglary—indicate areas requiring targeted attention. The combination of seasonal factors and local demographics likely contributes to these fluctuations from the data alone.