Crime Rate in Goffs Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goffs Oak

The total recorded crimes in Goffs Oak, Broxbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goffs Oak crime rate of 4.56 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 Goffs Oak, encompassing approximately 6,578 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Goffs Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Maples with total crimes: 4
  • Thompsons Close with total crimes: 3
  • Myles Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Goffs Oak?

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

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Goffs Oak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 583 crimes compared to 1001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goffs Oak recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Goffs Oak had fewer crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 399 crimes compared to 898. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goffs Oak recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxbourne, Goffs Oak has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Goffs Oak Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Goffs Oak has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.56 ranking 10th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Goffs Oak crimes were 583. The crime rate of Goffs Oak in 2024 was 88.62 (year) or 7.38 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goffs Oak were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.65 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broxbourne)CrimesRank (Broxbourne)CrimesRank (Broxbourne)
Waltham Cross129 11,949 11,673 1
Cheshunt North125 21,346 21,394 2
Rosedale and Bury Green90 31,142 3983 3
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South71 51,048 4956 4
Cheshunt South and Theobalds77 4977 6938 5
Wormley and Turnford69 61,018 5827 6
Hoddesdon North60 7751 7782 7
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park51 8692 8631 8
Flamstead End35 9507 10399 10

Goffs Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202414
September 202416
August 202421
July 202415
June 202458
May 202423
April 202421

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202426
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Goffs Oak in March 2025

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

1. The Maples (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Thompsons Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Myles Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Goffs Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Melvyn Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lucern Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Little Stock Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rags Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Glover Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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