Crime Rate in Borehamwood Brookmeadow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Brookmeadow

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Brookmeadow crime rate of 3.76 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 Borehamwood Brookmeadow, encompassing approximately 25,515 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Borehamwood Brookmeadow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Keystone Passage with total crimes: 12
  • Canterbury Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Borehamwood Brookmeadow?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Borehamwood Brookmeadow reported a higher crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 1,492 crimes compared to 770. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borehamwood Brookmeadow witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Borehamwood Brookmeadow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 1,155 crimes compared to 686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Borehamwood Brookmeadow witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hertsmere, Borehamwood Brookmeadow has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Borehamwood Brookmeadow Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Borehamwood Brookmeadow has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Borehamwood Brookmeadow crimes were 1,492. The crime rate of Borehamwood Brookmeadow in 2024 was 58.47 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borehamwood Brookmeadow were around 1,155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.27 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)
Bushey North155 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill115 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Hillside99 31,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth78 6887 5953 5
Potters Bar Oakmere80 5727 7641 7
Potters Bar Furzefield51 11580 11657 6
Shenley57 9745 6632 8
Bushey St James68 7582 9491 11
Aldenham West51 10709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield60 8580 10539 9
Bushey Park44 12461 12425 12
Aldenham East32 14245 16316 13
Bushey Heath13 16426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds41 13287 15298 16
Elstree28 15308 14304 14

Borehamwood Brookmeadow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 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 Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202522
January 202530
December 202434
November 202435
October 202423
September 202429
August 202420
July 202428
June 202468
May 202438
April 202420

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202515
December 202419
November 202418
October 202424
September 202422
August 202413
July 202411
June 202436
May 202426
April 202438

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 311 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202429
October 202423
September 202425
August 202430
July 202432
June 202430
May 202425
April 202427

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Brookmeadow in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Drugs1
2. Keystone Passage (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Canterbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
6. Glenhaven Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B5378 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
10. Gables Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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