Crime Rate in Hoddesdon North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoddesdon North

The total recorded crimes in Hoddesdon North, Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoddesdon North crime rate of 2.46 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 Hoddesdon North, encompassing approximately 21,569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Hoddesdon North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Way with total crimes: 4
  • Ware Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cock Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hoddesdon North?

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

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Hoddesdon North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 751 crimes compared to 1001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoddesdon North recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

    • In 2023, Hoddesdon North had fewer crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 782 crimes compared to 898. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoddesdon North recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoddesdon North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoddesdon North has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 8th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Hoddesdon North crimes were 751. The crime rate of Hoddesdon North in 2024 was 34.82 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoddesdon North were around 782 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoddesdon North)CrimesRank (Hoddesdon North)CrimesRank (Hoddesdon North)
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
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South59 71,048 4956 4
Cheshunt South and Theobalds72 5977 6938 5
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park65 6692 8631 8
Goffs Oak47 9583 9399 9
Flamstead End40 10507 10399 10

Hoddesdon North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 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 (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 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 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 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 (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202523
February 202517
January 202525
December 202418
November 202413
October 202429
September 202419
August 202437
July 202427
June 202454
May 202420

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hoddesdon North in May 2025

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

1. Chaucer Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Ware Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Cock Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. St Margarets Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Century Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. West Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. West Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramble Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ryefeld Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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