North Hertfordshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Hertfordshire's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime reflects the area's characteristics as a largely rural district with significant commuter populations and a mix of historic market towns and suburban housing. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and shoplifting (8.4%). These figures align with the area's seasonal context: September typically sees increased activity in local schools and universities, with freshers' week potentially contributing to higher incidents of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the rate of violence and sexual offences in North Hertfordshire was 15% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of community policing efforts and the area's lower population density may be factors. Property crime, which includes shoplifting and vehicle crime, accounted for 43% of all crimes reported, though rates for these categories were also below the UK average. The seasonal transition into autumn, with shorter evenings and the start of the academic year, may influence patterns of crime, though no significant month-on-month shifts were recorded in property crime categories. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average indicates a stable environment, though local factors such as the presence of retail centres and commuter infrastructure continue to shape the crime profile.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with theft from the person rising by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) and robbery increasing by 233.3% (from 3 to 10 incidents). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 incidents), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in cycling activity as autumn approaches. The breakdown of crime types reveals a notable divergence from the UK average: public order offences in North Hertfordshire were 44% below the national rate, while violence and sexual offences were 15% below the UK average. This suggests a lower incidence of alcohol-fuelled disputes and other public disorder incidents compared to other parts of the country, which may be linked to the area's more dispersed population and lower density of nightlife venues. The crime mix also shows a strong emphasis on property-related offences, with shoplifting (8.4% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (19.1%) dominating the landscape. Residents may find the 44% reduction in criminal damage and arson (from 64 to 44 incidents) particularly relevant, as this category often correlates with local environmental factors and seasonal maintenance activity.

North Hertfordshire's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's rate exactly. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in crime levels, though the area's overall rate has remained 25.7% below the UK average since the beginning of the year. On a daily basis, the local figure of 25 crimes reported each day provides context for residents: over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for every 181 residents. While this ratio is slightly higher than the UK average, the absolute numbers in North Hertfordshire remain lower due to the area's relatively small population (137,201 residents) compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective shows that the likelihood of being a victim of crime in North Hertfordshire is lower than in many other parts of the UK, though localised factors such as the presence of commuter infrastructure and retail hubs continue to influence specific crime categories. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the sharp increases in theft from the person and robbery, which may indicate targeted criminal activity rather than a general rise in crime across the area. This suggests that while the broader crime picture remains stable, specific vulnerabilities in certain categories warrant continued attention from local authorities.