Goff's Oak, a built-up area (BUA) in Broxbourne, exhibits a comparatively low crime rate when considered alongside other nearby villages and the national average. Based on available data, Goff's Oak has a crime rate of 64.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. To put this in context, the UK average crime rate stands at 91.6 incidents per 1,000 people. This suggests Goff’s Oak is considerably safer than the average area in the United Kingdom.
Comparing Goff's Oak to its immediate neighbours reveals a varied picture. Cuffley boasts a significantly lower crime rate of just 27.4 per 1,000 residents, making it a particularly safe area. Remarkably, Newgate Street and Northaw report a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000, suggesting minimal recorded crime in those locations. However, Cheshunt demonstrates a crime rate of 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is much closer to, and even exceeds, the UK average.
The safety score for Goff's Oak is 84 out of 100, which is also above the UK average safety score of 79. A higher safety score indicates a greater perception of safety among residents. While factors contributing to crime rates are complex and can include socioeconomic conditions, population density, and policing strategies, the data suggests Goff's Oak benefits from a relatively safe environment compared to some surrounding areas.
It is important to remember that crime statistics are based on reported incidents and may not fully reflect the overall safety of an area. Nevertheless, the available data provides a useful benchmark for understanding the relative safety of Goff’s Oak in comparison to other villages in the vicinity. Further research into specific types of crime within Goff's Oak might offer a more granular understanding of local safety concerns.