Broxbourne Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Broxbourne’s crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 25.8% of all reported incidents (192 cases). This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, was 27% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s relatively stable community dynamics. The second most common category, anti-social behaviour (158 cases, 21.2% of total), stood at 1.6 per 1,000, 52% above the UK average (1.1 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be linked to the area’s urban character and the presence of public spaces that can amplify such incidents. Other theft (106 cases, 14.2%) rose sharply in November, influenced by the Black Friday shopping period, which saw a 60.6% increase compared to October. Meanwhile, shoplifting (90 cases, 12.1%) remained 64% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a pattern often associated with retail hubs. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush—likely contributes to the elevated levels of property-related crimes. However, the overall crime rate (7.3 per 1,000) remained 2.7% below the UK average (7.5 per 1,000), suggesting that Broxbourne’s local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives may be effectively mitigating broader trends.

November 2023 saw a significant 60.6% increase in other theft cases, rising from 66 to 106. This surge may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences now accounting for a larger share of total incidents compared to the previous month. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), marking the most dramatic decline in any category. This drop, combined with a 35.7% reduction in drug-related crimes (14 to 9), suggests a possible decrease in illicit activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained 52% above the UK average (1.6 vs 1.1 per 1,000), indicating persistent challenges in this area. The violent crime category, at 1.9 per 1,000, was 27% below the UK average, a contrast to the elevated anti-social behaviour rates. Residents may find the 60.6% increase in other theft particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic periods like Black Friday.

Broxbourne's crime rate for November 2023 (7.3 per 1,000) marks a 10.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where the transition from autumn to winter typically sees lower levels of outdoor activity and fewer public events. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for comparable areas. This statistic underscores Broxbourne’s relative safety, particularly when compared to the UK’s overall rate of 7.5 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the local crime burden remains manageable, with no single category dominating the landscape. The decrease in violent crime and property offences, alongside the sharp drop in possession of weapons, suggests that targeted policing efforts or community initiatives may have contributed to the trend from the data alone.