North Hertfordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in North Hertfordshire for November 2025 reveals a mix of persistent and shifting trends that align with both local characteristics and broader seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 37.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.3%). This distribution suggests a community where interpersonal conflict and property-related disputes are significant, though the rates for these categories remain below the UK average. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—28.8% lower than the national average—points to a relatively safe environment, possibly shaped by North Hertfordshire’s suburban and rural character, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors in November, such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, likely influenced the rise in criminal damage and arson, while the Black Friday shopping period may have impacted retail-related crimes, though shoplifting remained well below the UK average. Violent crime rates in the area are 26% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect effective local initiatives or a demographic profile with fewer high-risk areas compared to more densely populated regions. The balance between property and violent crimes also indicates a combination of local needs and challenges, with anti-social behaviour and disorder forming a significant portion of the crime mix. This pattern may be consistent with an area that prioritizes community engagement and early intervention to address social tensions before they escalate into more severe incidents.

November saw a 55.2% increase in burglary, rising from 29 to 45 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased home occupancy during darker evenings or targeted activity around festive events. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson surged by 30.4%, from 56 to 73 cases, possibly linked to Bonfire Night preparations or colder weather. In contrast, robbery and theft from the person each fell by 60.0% and 50.0%, respectively, with robbery dropping from 5 to 2 incidents—a reduction that could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the month. The crime mix remains skewed toward violent and anti-social offences, which account for 55% of all crimes, but these categories still sit below the UK average by 26% and 15%, respectively. This divergence may highlight the area’s demographic or geographic characteristics, such as a lower concentration of high-risk nightlife zones compared to major urban centres.

North Hertfordshire’s crime rate in November 2025 fell 11.0% from the previous month’s 5.8 per 1,000 to 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of decline. This rate translates to approximately 24 crimes reported per day, a figure that captures the local rhythm of activity without overemphasizing individual incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a statistic that contextualizes risk within the population. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable here due to the absence of a national daily or monthly exposure figure. The population of 137,201 further underscores that the crime rate is spread across a relatively large and possibly diverse community, where localized efforts may contribute to the sustained reduction in incidents.