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 May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South crime rate of 3.81 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Taverners Way with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 7th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)CrimesRank (Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South)
Waltham Cross118 11,949 11,673 1
Cheshunt North109 21,346 21,394 2
Rosedale and Bury Green83 41,142 3983 3
Wormley and Turnford87 31,018 5827 6
Cheshunt South and Theobalds72 5977 6938 5
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park65 6692 8631 8
Hoddesdon North53 8751 7782 7
Goffs Oak47 9583 9399 9
Flamstead End40 10507 10399 10

Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 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 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202519
February 20257
January 202516
December 202421
November 202422
October 202420
September 202421
August 202415
July 202412
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202420
August 20247
July 20244
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202518
February 202516
January 202519
December 202417
November 202421
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414
July 202418
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 20248
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202522
January 202511
December 20247
November 20248
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202422
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences5
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Taverners Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mill Lane Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Park View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. St Cross Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Somerby Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1

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