Crime Rate in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park

The total recorded crimes in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park, Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park crime rate of 2.82 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 Town and Rye Park, encompassing approximately 23,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockfield Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Normandy Way with total crimes: 5
  • New River Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park?

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

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 692 crimes compared to 1001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

    • In 2023, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park had fewer crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 631 crimes compared to 898. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 2.82 ranking 6th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park crimes were 692. The crime rate of Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park in 2024 was 30.00 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.35 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park)CrimesRank (Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park)CrimesRank (Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park)
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 North53 8751 7782 7
Goffs Oak47 9583 9399 9
Flamstead End40 10507 10399 10

Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park 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 (9 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 Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202524
February 202522
January 202517
December 202411
November 202419
October 202418
September 202420
August 202415
July 20249
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 202420
July 202413
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Stockfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Normandy Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. New River Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Burford Gardens (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Colthurst Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bosanquet Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
9. Ogard Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
10. Pindar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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