Broxbourne Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Broxbourne’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 31.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, was 14% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s demographic makeup or local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 20.3% of incidents.4 per 1,000 was 32% above the UK average—a discrepancy that could be attributed to seasonal factors such as the transition into winter, which may increase tensions in public spaces. Other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 37% above the national average, linked to the Black Friday shopping period and the increased foot traffic in retail areas. Broxbourne’s overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 was 5.5% below the UK average, a position that suggests the area is relatively safer than the national trend. However, the presence of above-average anti-social behaviour and theft rates indicates that certain issues persist. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and the start of the holiday season—likely influenced crime patterns, with opportunities for both violent and property crimes shaped by the time of year. The interplay between local factors and national trends highlights the complexity of Broxbourne’s crime picture, which requires ongoing analysis to address emerging challenges.

November 2025 saw a sharp 78.6% decrease in robbery incidents, falling from 14 to 3. This drop may reflect heightened police presence during the run-up to Bonfire Night or a natural decline in opportunistic theft as the month progressed. Conversely, other crime rose by 26.7%, with 19 incidents reported compared to 15 in the previous month. This increase could indicate emerging patterns, such as more incidents related to anti-social behaviour or minor property crimes. Broxbourne’s violence and sexual offences rate of 2.2 per 1,000 was 14% below the UK average, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 32% above the national average at 1.4 per 1,000. Residents may find the 38% below UK average for theft from the person particularly reassuring, suggesting lower risks in public spaces despite the overall crime rate.

Broxbourne's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 20.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 23 crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in local communities. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 146 residents experienced a reported crime, a measure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population. Broxbourne's population of 101,900 means that this monthly exposure translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents, though localised hotspots may still require attention. The drop from the previous month’s rate suggests a potential stabilisation in crime trends, though continued monitoring is necessary to confirm whether this is a sustained shift or a temporary fluctuation.