Hoddesdon Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Vehicle crime in Hoddesdon during November 2024 stood at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, 36% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends raises questions about local factors influencing motor vehicle-related incidents. The overall crime rate for the area was 6.6 per 1,000, placing Hoddesdon 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate is supported by a balanced distribution of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.5% and shoplifting at 9.7%. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkening evenings, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush—likely contribute to these patterns. While shoplifting rates in Hoddesdon remain 13% below the UK average, the relatively high vehicle crime rate suggests that local infrastructure, such as car parks or roads with high traffic volumes, may be playing a role. The area’s character as a commuter hub with a mix of residential and retail zones could also explain the persistence of property-related crimes despite the overall lower crime rate.

November 2024 saw a 200% increase in 'Other crime' and 'Theft from the person', rising from 3 to 9 and 1 to 3 respectively. These spikes may reflect heightened activity around festive events or unseasonal retail patterns. Conversely, 'Public order' offences fell by 55.6% to 8 incidents, possibly linked to the timing of Bonfire Night, which may have drawn crowds to more controlled environments. 'Vehicle crime' remained elevated, with 26 incidents recorded—36% above the UK average. This could be attributed to Hoddesdon’s proximity to major transport routes or the presence of commercial vehicle parks. Meanwhile, 'Robbery' incidents decreased by 50%, from 2 to 1, though this remains well below the UK average. The month-on-month shift in crime composition highlights a growing emphasis on non-violent, property-related offences, which now account for 61.5% of total crimes compared to 38.5% for violent crimes. Residents may want to note the 200% surge in 'Other crime', which includes a range of less-defined incidents that could warrant closer local monitoring.

Hoddesdon’s November 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 represents a 15.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 9 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 41,016, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would typically see one crime per 132 residents. The reduction in overall crime rate aligns with a broader trend observed in Hoddesdon since the start of the year, though the persistence of vehicle crime above the UK average suggests that certain vulnerabilities remain. The population context also reveals that Hoddesdon’s crime profile, while lower in aggregate, exhibits distinct localised patterns—such as the high vehicle crime rate—that may require targeted interventions. These statistics provide a nuanced view of how Hoddesdon’s crime dynamics compare to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends.