Crime Rate in Broxbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxbourne

The total recorded crimes in Broxbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 964 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxbourne crime rate of 9.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (322) incidents (8.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (244) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (107) incidents (30.49% increase)
Broxbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Turner'S Hill 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 (156 crimes), and the safest, Goffs Oak (51 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Broxbourne.

Similarly, the area of Waltham Cross Town (125 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hoddesdon Ware Road (28 crimes), with a difference of 97 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Broxbourne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waltham Cross156
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South125
Cheshunt South and Theobalds120
Cheshunt North110
Wormley and Turnford107

Safest Wards:

Rosedale and Bury Green91
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park71
Hoddesdon North69
Flamstead End64
Goffs Oak51

Most Dangerous Areas:

Waltham Cross Town125
Hoddesdon Town121
Cheshunt Central113
Wormley & Turnford107
Cheshunt Coopers Walk103

Safest Areas:

Broxbourne Town45
Rosedale45
Cheshunt South45
Goffs Oak32
Hoddesdon Ware Road28

Broxbourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broxbourne has recorded 964 crimes with crime rate of 9.74 ranking 116th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)CrimesRank (Hertfordshire)
East Hertfordshire1,058 1012,506 810,090 10
North Hertfordshire846 910,643 108,958 9
Three Rivers642 87,740 96,661 8
St Albans1,187 712,706 710,594 7
Dacorum1,488 614,925 613,535 6
Stevenage973 410,077 38,588 4
Welwyn Hatfield1,142 312,535 411,723 3
Hertsmere1,059 212,327 210,983 2
Watford1,840 119,226 117,362 1

Broxbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202513
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202413
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 20256
April 202518
March 202521
February 202524
January 202516
December 202414
November 202442
October 202423
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 607 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202545
May 202546
April 202553
March 202539
February 202543
January 202563
December 202439
November 202455
October 202450
September 202458
August 202455

A total of 942 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 202582
May 202575
April 202546
March 202589
February 202552
January 2025108
December 202453
November 202481
October 202480
September 202475
August 202494

A total of 405 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202540
April 202538
March 202533
February 202526
January 202529
December 202436
November 202429
October 202441
September 202431
August 202438

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202516
April 20257
March 202512
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 2880 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 240.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025322
June 2025296
May 2025240
April 2025195
March 2025240
February 2025187
January 2025229
December 2024205
November 2024247
October 2024262
September 2024217
August 2024240

A total of 1899 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025244
June 2025183
May 2025173
April 2025145
March 2025144
February 202597
January 2025113
December 2024129
November 2024154
October 2024193
September 2024140
August 2024184

A total of 483 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202548
May 202537
April 202545
March 202551
February 202535
January 202531
December 202438
November 202447
October 202439
September 202439
August 202435

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 198 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202511
April 202512
March 202515
February 202513
January 202517
December 202421
November 202420
October 202429
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 773 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202557
May 202555
April 202570
March 202557
February 202569
January 202551
December 202475
November 202460
October 202469
September 202455
August 202473

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 20258
April 202517
March 202518
February 202519
January 202521
December 202414
November 202418
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412

High Crime Locations Broxbourne in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
3. Turner'S Hill (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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