Crime Rate in Borehamwood Brookmeadow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Brookmeadow

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Hertsmere, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Brookmeadow crime rate of 5.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Borehamwood Brookmeadow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Glenhaven Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 July 2025 the Borehamwood Brookmeadow has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Brookmeadow)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Brookmeadow)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Brookmeadow)
Bushey North138 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill125 31,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Hillside114 41,242 41,045 4
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 Brookmeadow 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 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202519
April 202522
March 202518
February 202520
January 202515
December 202419
November 202418
October 202424
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202529
May 202536
April 202532
March 202521
February 202522
January 202530
December 202434
November 202435
October 202423
September 202429
August 202420

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202517
April 202519
March 202524
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202429
October 202423
September 202425
August 202430

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Brookmeadow in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Glenhaven Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Canterbury Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. B5378 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Tuxford Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Catterick Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Aberford Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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