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 February 2026 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Cowley Hill crime rate of 3.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shenley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)
Bushey NorthNA NA1,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood BrookmeadowNA NA1,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood HillsideNA NA1,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood KenilworthNA NA887 5953 5
Potters Bar FurzefieldNA NA580 11657 6
ShenleyNA NA745 6632 8
Potters Bar OakmereNA NA727 7641 7
Aldenham WestNA NA709 8498 10
Potters Bar ParkfieldNA NA580 10539 9
Bushey St JamesNA NA582 9491 11
Bushey ParkNA NA461 12425 12
Aldenham EastNA NA245 16316 13
Bushey HeathNA NA426 13302 15
ElstreeNA NA308 14304 14
Bentley Heath & The RoydsNA NA287 15298 16

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20258
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202635
December 202542
November 202539
October 202540
September 202543
August 202536
July 202533
June 202549
May 202544
April 202541
March 202547
February 202539

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20257
September 20255
August 20256
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20259
July 20254
June 202515
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 202518

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202613
December 202521
November 202515
October 202521
September 202515
August 202519
July 202540
June 202524
May 202525
April 202529
March 202528
February 202521

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20257
October 20256
September 20257
August 20255
July 202510
June 202516
May 20256
April 202514
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20253
November 20254
October 20259
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
February 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20257
November 20257
October 20256
September 20254
August 20257
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Cowley Hill in February 2026

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

1. Brook Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shenley Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Palmers Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sawtry Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Oddesey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Wentbridge Path (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Warenford Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bradbury Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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