Crime Rate in Borehamwood Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Hillside, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Hillside crime rate of 3.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Borehamwood Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 6
  • Whitehouse Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Borehamwood Hillside has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Hillside)
Bushey North126 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108 31,492 21,155 3
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 Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202526
March 202527
February 202533
January 202525
December 202443
November 202433
October 202420
September 202425
August 202429
July 202417
June 202468
May 202429

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 202417
August 202421
July 202414
June 202440
May 202428

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513
January 202518
December 202410
November 202423
October 202412
September 202414
August 202419
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 202426
October 20245
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 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
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Hillside in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Manor Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Whitehouse Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Whitehall Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Arundel Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Newton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Elstree And Borehamwood (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Lullington Garth (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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