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Burglary Rates in Hertford Kingsmead

East Hertfordshire, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Hertford Kingsmead recorded 33 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

33

3.46 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

752

78.9 per 1,000 residents

2% above the UK average29% above the East of England regional average

How does Hertford Kingsmead rank?

Within East Hertfordshire

9 of 26 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

66th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
3
1
6
5
4
1
4
2
2
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
236
31%
Other Crime
213
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
134
18%
Shoplifting
65
9%
Vehicle Crime
40
5%
Burglary
33
4%
Drug Offences
24
3%
Theft from Person
5
1%
Robbery
2
0%

Property mix in Hertford Kingsmead

Source: Census 2021 · 4,098 households

Detached 13%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 30%Flats 36%

The most common property type in Hertford Kingsmead is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Hertford Kingsmead homeowners

Most homes in Hertford Kingsmead are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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