Hoddesdon Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hoddesdon, 4.9 crimes were reported in February 2025—a rate that is 26.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This places Hoddesdon among the safer areas in the UK, though the local crime profile reveals a distinct pattern shaped by both seasonal factors and community-specific dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all crimes, making them the most common category, followed by other theft (18%) and anti-social behaviour (15%). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes are more prevalent than in many other areas. The winter season likely plays a role in these patterns, as reduced outdoor activity during February may contribute to higher indoor incidents, particularly in cases of violence. However, the significant drop in shoplifting—84.6% fewer incidents compared to the previous month—may reflect lower foot traffic in retail areas during the colder months, a trend consistent with other UK towns during this period. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is higher than Hoddesdon’s rate, but the local figure for anti-social behaviour is 28% below the national average, indicating a community that may be more effective in managing disruptive behaviour through local initiatives or policing strategies. The relatively low rate of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces Hoddesdon’s position as a safer built-up area within Broxbourne, though the sharp rise in other theft and burglary suggests that certain vulnerabilities remain, particularly in residential properties. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising crime statistics not only against national averages but also within the local environment, where factors such as population density, local economic conditions, and policing strategies can all influence the crime picture.

February 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with some categories experiencing sharp declines while others rose sharply. Shoplifting, which had previously accounted for 2.0% of all crimes, dropped by 84.6% to just 4 incidents, a reduction that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during winter. Conversely, burglary increased by 120%, jumping from 5 to 11 cases—a rise that could be linked to colder weather driving more indoor activity and higher home occupancy during the month. Other theft also surged by 89.5%, reaching 36 incidents, a figure that is 96% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly in theft trends highlights a need for further local analysis, as the UK average for other theft is lower. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.5% of all incidents, though they were still 23% below the UK average. The sharp drop in drugs-related crimes—77.8% fewer cases—may indicate a seasonal lull in associated activities, though this remains speculative without additional data.

Hoddesdon's February 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents represents an 18.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur locally. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in relation to Hoddesdon’s population of 41,016. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, where the localised nature of Hoddesdon’s crime profile suggests a community with lower vulnerability to certain types of crime, such as theft from the person and shoplifting, which were both well below national averages. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of violence and sexual offences—highlights areas where targeted local efforts might still be necessary.