Crime Rate in Wormley and Turnford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wormley and Turnford

The total recorded crimes in Wormley and Turnford, Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wormley and Turnford crime rate of 4.87 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 Wormley and Turnford, encompassing approximately 17,861 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (164.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wormley and Turnford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 8
  • Elgin Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lammasmead with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wormley and Turnford?

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

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Wormley and Turnford reported a higher crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 1,018 crimes compared to 1,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wormley and Turnford witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

    • In 2023, Wormley and Turnford had fewer crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 827 crimes compared to 898. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wormley and Turnford recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxbourne, Wormley and Turnford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wormley and Turnford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wormley and Turnford has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 3th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Wormley and Turnford crimes were 1,018. The crime rate of Wormley and Turnford in 2024 was 56.99 (year) or 4.75 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wormley and Turnford were around 827 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.30 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wormley and Turnford)CrimesRank (Wormley and Turnford)CrimesRank (Wormley and Turnford)
Waltham Cross118 11,949 11,673 1
Cheshunt North109 21,346 21,394 2
Rosedale and Bury Green83 41,142 3983 3
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South59 71,048 4956 4
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

Wormley and Turnford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 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 18 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 (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 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 (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202514
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 202425
November 202432
October 202442
September 202429
August 202424
July 202425
June 202458
May 202426

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202414
October 202424
September 202422
August 202420
July 202414
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Wormley and Turnford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wormley and Turnford postcode area is presented below.

1. Juniper Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Elgin Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lammasmead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Bury Holme (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Slipe Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Wormley Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Curlew Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Chilworth Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Berners Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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