Crime Rate in Borehamwood Kenilworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Kenilworth

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Kenilworth, Hertsmere, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Kenilworth crime rate of 4.79 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 Kenilworth, encompassing approximately 16,267 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-39.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Borehamwood Kenilworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Niven Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Borehamwood Kenilworth?

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

  • Relative to Hertsmere:

    • In 2024, Borehamwood Kenilworth reported a higher crime volume than the Hertsmere average, with 887 crimes compared to 770. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Borehamwood Kenilworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Borehamwood Kenilworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hertsmere average, with 953 crimes compared to 686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Borehamwood Kenilworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Borehamwood Kenilworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Borehamwood Kenilworth has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Hertsmere, UK

In 2024, the total Borehamwood Kenilworth crimes were 887. The crime rate of Borehamwood Kenilworth in 2024 was 54.53 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hertsmere.

In 2023, the total crimes in Borehamwood Kenilworth were around 953 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.58 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 5 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 Brookmeadow96 41,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside99 31,242 41,045 4
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 Kenilworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 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 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 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 16 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 (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202523
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 202419
April 20246

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202538
January 202526
December 202422
November 202417
October 202430
September 202416
August 202417
July 202425
June 202432
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202513
January 202517
December 202411
November 20244
October 202422
September 20247
August 202424
July 202416
June 202432
May 202423
April 202422

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Kenilworth in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Niven Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Rye Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Howard Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Korda Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lion Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gate Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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