Crime Rate in Borehamwood Kenilworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Borehamwood Kenilworth

The total recorded crimes in Borehamwood Kenilworth, Hertsmere, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Borehamwood Kenilworth crime rate of 5.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Borehamwood Kenilworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Rye Close with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Hertsmere.

    • 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 areas in the Hertsmere.

  • 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 May 2025 the Borehamwood Kenilworth has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 5.84 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Borehamwood Kenilworth)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Kenilworth)CrimesRank (Borehamwood Kenilworth)
Bushey North126 11,798 11,420 1
Borehamwood Cowley Hill113 21,258 31,307 2
Borehamwood Brookmeadow108 31,492 21,155 3
Borehamwood Hillside102 41,242 41,045 4
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 Kenilworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 202523
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 202419

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202521
February 202513
January 202517
December 202411
November 20244
October 202422
September 20247
August 202424
July 202416
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202523
March 202523
February 202538
January 202526
December 202422
November 202417
October 202430
September 202416
August 202417
July 202425
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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

High Crime Locations Borehamwood Kenilworth in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft7
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Rye Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Buckingham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Howard Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Korda Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Niven Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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