Broxbourne Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 101,900 residents, 734 crimes were reported in Broxbourne during May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 people. This figure is 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer-than-average environment for the local population. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (240 cases, 32.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (173 cases, 23.6%) and shoplifting (75 cases, 10.2%). These patterns align with Broxbourne's character as a largely suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, increased outdoor drinking, and bank holidays—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Broxbourne (2.4 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors in this area compared to national trends. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates (1.7 per 1,000) are 20% above the UK average, possibly linked to the area's density of public spaces and social hubs. The overall crime profile indicates a balance between routine community challenges and relative safety compared to other parts of the country.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 63% compared to April, rising from 46 to 75 cases. This surge may be linked to the transition from Easter holidays and increased foot traffic in retail areas during the spring season. Meanwhile, theft from the person rose sharply by 128.6%, with incidents jumping from 7 to 16 cases. This could reflect heightened outdoor activity during longer evenings and warmer weather. In contrast, burglary cases fell by 66.7% (from 18 to 6), due to improved security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Other notable changes include a 166.7% increase in possession of weapons (3 to 8 cases), which may indicate isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with rates at 1.7 per 1,000—20% above the UK average. The crime mix also showed a clear focus on property-related offences, with 47% of total crimes (346 cases) falling under property crime categories. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes constitute a smaller proportion of the overall crime picture. Residents may find the 63% rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for vigilance in local retail areas during peak shopping periods.

Broxbourne's crime rate in May 2025 (7.2 per 1,000) represents a 10.3% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, is tempered by the area's continued performance below the UK average. On a daily basis, Broxbourne experienced an average of 24 crimes per day in May—roughly equivalent to one crime for every 4,246 residents over the course of a day. When viewed over the full month, the crime rate translates to one reported crime for every 139 residents, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in a community of this size. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the average for many urban areas, reflecting Broxbourne's suburban character and relatively low population density. The 10.3% monthly increase, however, suggests that local factors—such as seasonal changes or specific events—may have temporarily influenced crime patterns. For residents, this means that while Broxbourne remains a safer area than the UK average, the 1-in-139 monthly exposure rate underscores the importance of community awareness and reporting suspicious activity. The comparison also highlights that Broxbourne's crime profile is distinct from the national average, with lower rates of burglary and drug-related offences but higher rates of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.