Crime Rate in Broxbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxbourne

The total recorded crimes in Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 733 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxbourne crime rate of 7.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (240) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (173) incidents (19.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (75) incidents (63.04% increase)
Broxbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Waltham Cross (118 crimes), and the safest, Flamstead End (40 crimes), is 78 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Broxbourne.

Similarly, the area of Waltham Cross Town (105 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broxbourne Town (26 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Broxbourne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waltham Cross118
Cheshunt North109
Wormley and Turnford87
Rosedale and Bury Green83
Cheshunt South and Theobalds72

Safest Wards:

Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park65
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South59
Hoddesdon North53
Goffs Oak47
Flamstead End40

Most Dangerous Areas:

Waltham Cross Town105
Cheshunt Coopers Walk101
Wormley & Turnford87
Churchgate65
Rye Park65

Safest Areas:

Flamstead End36
Cheshunt South31
Rosedale31
Hoddesdon Ware Road30
Broxbourne Town26

Broxbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broxbourne has recorded 733 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 188th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire950 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire815 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers607 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,027 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,270 614,925 613,535 6
Stevenage867 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,168 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,070 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,469 119,226 117,362 1

Broxbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (229 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (113 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 205 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (262 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (193 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (217 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (140 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (184 incidents).

July 2024 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 177 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (330 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202538
March 202533
February 202526
January 202529
December 202436
November 202429
October 202441
September 202431
August 202438
July 202449
June 202480

A total of 261 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 202521
February 202524
January 202516
December 202414
November 202442
October 202423
September 202413
August 202422
July 202416
June 202446

A total of 704 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202553
March 202539
February 202543
January 202563
December 202439
November 202455
October 202450
September 202458
August 202455
July 202457
June 2024146

A total of 1014 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202546
March 202589
February 202552
January 2025108
December 202453
November 202481
October 202480
September 202475
August 202494
July 202491
June 2024170

A total of 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202512
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424

A total of 2994 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 249.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025240
April 2025195
March 2025240
February 2025187
January 2025229
December 2024205
November 2024247
October 2024262
September 2024217
August 2024240
July 2024218
June 2024514

A total of 1979 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025173
April 2025145
March 2025144
February 202597
January 2025113
December 2024129
November 2024154
October 2024193
September 2024140
August 2024184
July 2024177
June 2024330

A total of 530 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202551
February 202535
January 202531
December 202438
November 202447
October 202439
September 202439
August 202435
July 202459
June 202474

A total of 97 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 20243
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202515
February 202513
January 202517
December 202421
November 202420
October 202429
September 202421
August 202418
July 202413
June 202424

A total of 836 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202570
March 202557
February 202569
January 202551
December 202475
November 202460
October 202469
September 202455
August 202473
July 202470
June 2024132

A total of 180 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202518
February 202519
January 202521
December 202414
November 202418
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410
July 202421
June 202424

High Crime Locations Broxbourne in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Other theft10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Turner'S Hill (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pengelly Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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