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 May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Cowley Hill crime rate of 5.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edwintree Court with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Palmers Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Borehamwood Cowley Hill has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 5.28 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Cowley Hill)
Bushey North126 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108 31,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside102 41,242 41,045 4
Borehamwood Kenilworth95 5887 5953 5
Potters Bar Furzefield48 11580 11657 6
Shenley73 7745 6632 8
Potters Bar Oakmere74 6727 7641 7
Aldenham West62 8709 8498 10
Potters Bar Parkfield58 10580 10539 9
Bushey St James61 9582 9491 11
Bushey Park36 13461 12425 12
Elstree36 12308 14304 14
Aldenham East23 16245 16316 13
Bushey Heath28 14426 13302 15
Bentley Heath & The Royds27 15287 15298 16

Borehamwood Cowley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202528
February 202521
January 202517
December 202413
November 202429
October 202416
September 202418
August 202427
July 202428
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202541
March 202547
February 202539
January 202557
December 202438
November 202447
October 202438
September 202436
August 202441
July 202444
June 202450
May 202440

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 202518
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Cowley Hill in May 2025

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

1. Edwintree Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Palmers Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
4. Shenley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Winstre Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Green Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Digswell Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
8. Bracken Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brook Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Brook Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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