Hoddesdon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hoddesdon's November 2023 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places it 18.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area's unique characteristics as a built-up district within Broxbourne. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27.1% of all reported incidents — a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a combination of effective community policing and the area's demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of households with stable employment. Anti-social behaviour followed with 20.3% of total crimes.2 per 1,000 residents is 14% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be partially explained by seasonal factors, as November's shorter evenings and colder weather can contribute to increased anti-social activity in public spaces. Other theft, the third most common category, was 77% above the UK average, with 1.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to the area's retail presence and the timing of Black Friday sales, which can create opportunities for opportunistic theft. The seasonal context of November — with its Bonfire Night celebrations and the transition to winter — may also influence crime patterns, though the overall trend remains one of relative safety compared to national averages. The balance between property crimes (117 incidents) and violent crimes (68 incidents) suggests a moderate risk profile, with property-related offences slightly outnumbering violent crimes. This pattern is consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area where retail and residential activity coexist.

November 2023 saw a 53.6% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 28 to 43 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with the 48.5% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 99 to 51 cases — the largest month-on-month decrease in any category. The area's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents is 34% below the UK average, a gap that may partly explain Hoddesdon's overall lower crime profile. Meanwhile, 'other theft' crimes are 77% above the UK average, highlighting a significant local anomaly. Residents may find the 53.6% surge in theft-related incidents particularly noteworthy, given its potential link to Black Friday shopping activity and the area's retail presence. The 66.7% drop in possession of weapons cases, from 3 to 1, suggests a possible shift in criminal behaviour patterns during the month.

Hoddesdon's November 2023 crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 22.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas during late autumn, when colder weather and shorter evenings may curtail outdoor activity. Over the course of November, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, Hoddesdon recorded an average of 8 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area's historical patterns. When compared to the UK average, Hoddesdon's overall rate remains 18.7% below the national figure, reflecting a combination of effective local policing strategies and the area's demographic profile. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime than the UK average, though this does not eliminate the need for vigilance in specific high-risk categories.