Crime Rate in Borehamwood Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Hillside, Hertsmere, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Hillside crime rate of 3.48 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 Hillside, encompassing approximately 32,760 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
Borehamwood Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Furzehill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Borehamwood Hillside?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Borehamwood Hillside reported a higher crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 1,242 crimes compared to 770. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borehamwood Hillside witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

    • In 2023, Borehamwood Hillside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Borehamwood Hillside witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Hertsmere.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Borehamwood Hillside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Borehamwood Hillside has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Borehamwood Hillside crimes were 1,242. The crime rate of Borehamwood Hillside in 2024 was 37.91 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borehamwood Hillside were around 1,045 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.90 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)
Bushey North138 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill125 31,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow129 21,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Kenilworth85 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield51 9580 11657 6
Shenley77 6745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere71 7727 7641 7
Aldenham West51 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield44 11580 10539 9
Bushey St James37 12582 9491 11
Bushey Park49 10461 12425 12
Aldenham East26 13245 16316 13
Bushey Heath15 16426 13302 15
Elstree21 15308 14304 14
Bentley Heath & The Royds26 14287 15298 16

Borehamwood Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202533
May 202529
April 202526
March 202527
February 202533
January 202525
December 202443
November 202433
October 202420
September 202425
August 202429

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202527
May 202523
April 202517
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 202417
August 202421

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 202426
October 20245
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513
January 202518
December 202410
November 202423
October 202412
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Hillside in July 2025

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

1. Whitehouse Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Robbery3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Furzehill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Cleveland Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Manor Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lullington Garth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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