Crime Rate in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South

The total recorded crimes in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South, Broxbourne, UK in February 2026 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South crime rate of 4.84 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 and Hoddesdon South, encompassing approximately 15,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South?

To understand the safety of Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South, we need to analyze Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South reported a higher crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 1,048 crimes compared to 1,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

    • In 2023, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 956 crimes compared to 898. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxbourne, Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South crimes were 1,048. The crime rate of Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South in 2024 was 67.59 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South were around 956 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.65 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)
Waltham CrossNA NA1,949 11,673 1
Cheshunt NorthNA NA1,346 21,394 2
Rosedale and Bury GreenNA NA1,142 3983 3
Cheshunt South and TheobaldsNA NA977 6938 5
Wormley and TurnfordNA NA1,018 5827 6
Hoddesdon NorthNA NA751 7782 7
Hoddesdon Town and Rye ParkNA NA692 8631 8
Goffs OakNA NA583 9399 9
Flamstead EndNA NA507 10399 10

Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 202511
November 202516
October 202528
September 202523
August 202514
July 202532
June 202518
May 202519
April 202515
March 202519
February 20257

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202631
December 202519
November 202524
October 202524
September 202512
August 202521
July 202528
June 202532
May 202517
April 202518
March 202518
February 202516

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20256
September 20257
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 20256
November 20255
October 20258
September 20255
August 202520
July 202516
June 20258
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20256
June 202511
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20254
November 20257
October 20256
September 20257
August 20257
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202612
December 202519
November 202515
October 202510
September 202528
August 202518
July 202519
June 202513
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202522

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft10
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brewery Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Norris Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Taverners Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Trafalgar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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