Crime Rate in Broxbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxbourne

The total recorded crimes in Broxbourne, UK in February 2026 are around 705 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxbourne crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broxbourne, encompassing approximately 99,007 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (218) incidents (-17.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (-23.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (55.00% increase)
Broxbourne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Waltham Cross Bus Station with total crimes: 15

Broxbourne Police Info:

Hertfordshire Constabulary

How safe is Broxbourne?

To understand the safety of Broxbourne, we need to analyze Broxbourne crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Broxbourne has recorded 10,013 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 101.13 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 129 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,982 crimes with a crime rate of 90.72, ranking it 154 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hertfordshire:

    • In 2024, Broxbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hertfordshire average, with 10013 crimes compared to 12270.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broxbourne witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broxbourne had fewer crimes than the Hertfordshire average, with 8,982 crimes compared to 10,748. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Broxbourne witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Broxbourne is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hertfordshire, Broxbourne has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broxbourne Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Broxbourne has recorded 705 crimes with crime rate of 7.12 ranking 121th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2024, the total Broxbourne crimes were 10,013. The crime rate of Broxbourne in 2024 was 101.13 (year) or 8.43 (month) ranking it 129 danzarous in the UK. Broxbourne ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Hertfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broxbourne were around 8,982 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.72 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 154 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hertfordshire, Broxbourne ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Broxbourne

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire873 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire674 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers504 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans858 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,037 614,925 613,535 6
Stevenage812 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield828 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere758 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,409 119,226 117,362 1

Broxbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 218 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (265 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 125 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (221 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (142 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (271 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (178 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (246 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (152 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (226 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (177 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 322 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 244 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (183 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (240 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (173 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (195 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (145 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (240 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (144 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 187 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2004 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026106
January 2026138
December 2025125
November 2025142
October 2025178
September 2025152
August 2025177
July 2025244
June 2025183
May 2025173
April 2025145
March 2025144
February 202597

A total of 633 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202642
December 202529
November 202556
October 202564
September 202563
August 202546
July 202561
June 202545
May 202546
April 202553
March 202539
February 202543

A total of 473 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202633
December 202535
November 202532
October 202549
September 202551
August 202537
July 202533
June 202531
May 202540
April 202538
March 202533
February 202526

A total of 103 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 202518
September 202514
August 202513
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 895 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202676
December 202582
November 202573
October 202574
September 202578
August 202565
July 202582
June 202557
May 202555
April 202570
March 202557
February 202569

A total of 202 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202617
December 202515
November 202519
October 202515
September 202514
August 20259
July 202518
June 202511
May 20258
April 202517
March 202518
February 202519

A total of 262 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202634
December 202537
November 202530
October 202526
September 202526
August 202515
July 20258
June 202513
May 202511
April 202512
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 545 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202637
December 202549
November 202535
October 202552
September 202543
August 202532
July 202538
June 202548
May 202537
April 202545
March 202551
February 202535

A total of 288 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202635
December 202524
November 202521
October 202517
September 202529
August 202525
July 202521
June 202520
May 20256
April 202518
March 202521
February 202524

A total of 128 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202614
December 20257
November 20253
October 202514
September 202512
August 202510
July 202514
June 20258
May 202513
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20257
August 20256
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 3190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 245.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026218
January 2026265
December 2025263
November 2025221
October 2025271
September 2025246
August 2025226
July 2025322
June 2025296
May 2025240
April 2025195
March 2025240
February 2025187

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202611
December 202512
November 20258
October 20257
September 20257
August 202511
July 20258
June 202511
May 202516
April 20257
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 974 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202693
January 202660
December 202549
November 202551
October 202589
September 202593
August 202588
July 2025107
June 202582
May 202575
April 202546
March 202589
February 202552

High Crime Locations Broxbourne in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broxbourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting28
Other theft4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Public order1
3. Waltham Cross Bus Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other crime1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft10
5. Eleanor Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Goffs Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2

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