North Hertfordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in North Hertfordshire for November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by both local dynamics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 37.2% of all crimes, the highest single category, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.3%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, with property crimes remaining lower than the UK average across multiple categories. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darker evenings of winter, the commercial activity of Black Friday, and the community events of Bonfire Night—likely contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns. For instance, the higher proportion of violent crimes may correlate with increased social interactions during festive events, while the lower rates of property crime could indicate effective local policing or fewer high-risk retail zones. The data also highlights the absence of major theft from the person or robbery incidents, which may be linked to the area's relatively stable community structures and limited high-traffic tourist areas. This mix of crime types illustrates a district where community-based policing and local initiatives may play a significant role in maintaining lower crime levels, even during periods of heightened seasonal activity.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary increasing by 55.2% compared to the previous month, rising from 29 to 45 incidents. This jump, while still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal patterns such as households preparing for the festive period or increased home occupancy during colder weather. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell sharply, with robbery declining by 60% (from 5 to 2) and theft from the person dropping by 50% (from 4 to 2). These decreases could be attributed to heightened security measures around retail premises during Black Friday or increased police patrols in high-risk areas. The crime mix also reveals a stark contrast with national averages: violence and sexual offences in North Hertfordshire were 26% below the UK rate (1.9 vs 2.6 per 1,000), and anti-social behaviour was 15% below the UK average (0.9 vs 1.1 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that the area's approach to community engagement or local initiatives may be more effective in curbing disorderly conduct compared to other regions. A resident might find the 52% reduction in shoplifting (from 0.6 to 0.3 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a possible success in addressing retail crime through targeted interventions or store security improvements.

North Hertfordshire's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 11.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 5.8 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends where crime often decreases as the year progresses into winter. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to North Hertfordshire, provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban areas but comparable to other rural and semi-rural districts. With a population of 137,201, the 710 total crimes recorded represent a relatively low proportion of the population, underscoring the area's effectiveness in maintaining public safety. This performance is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the 28.8% deficit in crime rate suggests that local factors—such as strong community policing, lower population density, or fewer commercial hubs—may be contributing to the area's safer profile. The comparison also highlights the importance of context: while 24 crimes per day may seem high in isolation, it is a fraction of the daily figures seen in major cities, where crime rates are often double or triple the national average. This perspective reinforces the idea that North Hertfordshire's crime picture is shaped by its unique demographic and geographic characteristics, rather than by the same pressures that affect more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions.