Broxbourne Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Broxbourne's crime rate in February 2024 was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The local authority district recorded 737 crimes in total, with violence and sexual offences (207 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (157 incidents) dominating the crime profile. Shoplifting (132 incidents) and other theft (55 incidents) followed, reflecting patterns consistent with a mixed urban-rural area where retail hubs and residential zones intersect. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the overall crime picture: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have dampened certain types of crime while amplifying others. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, remained 20% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be influencing outcomes. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 43% above the UK average, linked to the area's population density or unmet demand for social services. Shoplifting, at 141% above the UK average, may be tied to the presence of high-traffic retail areas or transient populations. These figures illustrate a combination of local conditions and national trends, warranting continued monitoring as the year progresses.

February 2024 saw significant declines in several crime categories, including a 56.8% drop in burglary (from 37 to 16 incidents) and a 45.2% decrease in public order offences (from 31 to 17). These reductions, though not fully explained by the data, may align with seasonal patterns and the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. Conversely, other crime (19 incidents) surged by 90% compared to January, while drug-related offences rose by 38.5% (from 13 to 18). Other theft also increased by 22.2% (from 45 to 55), indicating potential shifts in criminal activity. Broxbourne's shoplifting rate (1.3 per 1,000) was 141% above the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in retail areas. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) remained 20% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect the area's lower population density or effective policing in high-risk zones. These divergent trends highlight the importance of granular analysis when addressing local crime challenges.

Broxbourne's crime rate in February 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) represented a 7.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000, suggesting a recent shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than some rural areas, remains lower than the UK average for similar-sized local authority districts. The population context is critical: with 101,900 residents, Broxbourne's crime profile must be interpreted through the lens of its mixed urban-rural character, where high-traffic retail zones and suburban communities coexist. The 1.4% above UK average rate, though modest, underscores the need for sustained attention to areas where crime rates deviate significantly from national benchmarks, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. These comparisons, while not definitive, offer a framework for understanding how Broxbourne's crime trends align with or diverge from broader patterns across the UK.