Crime Rate in Borehamwood Cowley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Cowley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Cowley Hill, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Cowley Hill crime rate of 5.38 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 Cowley Hill, encompassing approximately 21,393 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Shenley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Fairway Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Borehamwood Cowley Hill?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Borehamwood Cowley Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 1,258 crimes compared to 770. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borehamwood Cowley Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Borehamwood Cowley Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 1,307 crimes compared to 686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Borehamwood Cowley Hill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Borehamwood Cowley Hill has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Borehamwood Cowley Hill crimes were 1,258. The crime rate of Borehamwood Cowley Hill in 2024 was 58.80 (year) or 4.90 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borehamwood Cowley Hill were around 1,307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.09 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)CrimesRank (Hertsmere)
Bushey North155 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Brookmeadow96 41,492 21,155 3
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 Cowley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202539
January 202557
December 202438
November 202447
October 202438
September 202436
August 202441
July 202444
June 202450
May 202440
April 202431

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202413
November 202429
October 202416
September 202418
August 202427
July 202428
June 202448
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202518
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

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 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Cowley Hill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Shenley Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Fairway Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Winstre Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Reston Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
6. Meadow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Stretton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Aycliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Berwick Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Northfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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