Crime Rate in Goffs Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goffs Oak

The total recorded crimes in Goffs Oak, Broxbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goffs Oak crime rate of 7.75 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goffs Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shanklin Close with total crimes: 7
  • The Maples with total crimes: 6
  • Hazelfield Way with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Broxbourne.

    • 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 areas in the Broxbourne.

  • 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 July 2025 the Goffs Oak has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goffs Oak)CrimesRank (Goffs Oak)CrimesRank (Goffs Oak)
Waltham Cross156 11,949 11,673 1
Cheshunt North110 41,346 21,394 2
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South125 21,048 4956 4
Rosedale and Bury Green91 61,142 3983 3
Cheshunt South and Theobalds120 3977 6938 5
Wormley and Turnford107 51,018 5827 6
Hoddesdon North69 8751 7782 7
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park71 7692 8631 8
Flamstead End64 9507 10399 10

Goffs Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202413
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202516
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202414
September 202416
August 202421

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
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Goffs Oak in July 2025

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

1. Shanklin Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Maples (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Hazelfield Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Valley View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Thompsons Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goffs Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Myles Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wolsey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hammondstreet Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Allwood Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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