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Safest places to live in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s 10 areas ranked by crime rate — safest areas, lowest crime. Every figure from police.uk, Jul 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Crime rate (per 1,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Rivers | 6.5 |
| 2 | North Hertfordshire | 7.0 |
| 3 | East Hertfordshire | 7.1 |
| 4 | St Albans | 7.5 |
| 5 | Broxbourne | 8.5 |
| 6 | Dacorum | 8.7 |
| 7 | Hertsmere | 8.9 |
| 8 | Welwyn Hatfield | 9.7 |
| 9 | Watford | 11.7 |
| 10 | Stevenage | 12.1 |
Source: police.uk · Jul 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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