Borehamwood Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 41,531, Borehamwood recorded 395 crimes in August 2024, equating to 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 15.9% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that positions the area as a moderate-risk location within national benchmarks. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile: violence and sexual offences (106 incidents, 26.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (87 incidents, 22.0%) dominate, with shoplifting (59 incidents, 14.9%) rounding out the top three. These patterns may be influenced by Borehamwood’s status as a built-up area within Hertsmere, where commercial activity and population density intersect. The high rate of anti-social behaviour, 46% above the UK average, could reflect the area’s mix of residential and retail spaces, while shoplifting’s 97% above UK average likely ties to the presence of shopping centres. Seasonally, August—often a peak holiday month—may contribute to increased burglary risks as empty homes become more prevalent, though this connection remains hedged due to the lack of direct data linking seasonal factors to specific crime types.

August 2024 saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a stark shift that may reflect heightened tensions or changes in local dynamics. Bicycle theft also doubled, with 2 incidents reported compared to 1 in July, a trend that could be linked to increased summer cycling activity. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, dropping from 6 to 3, due to heightened awareness during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour, at 87 incidents (22% of total crimes), remains 46% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Shoplifting, at 59 incidents (14.9% of total), is 97% above the UK average, a figure that likely reflects the presence of retail hubs in the area.

Borehamwood’s crime rate in August 2024 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, an 8.6% increase from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 13 crimes reported each day, a figure that highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a community of 41,531 people. When compared to the UK average, Borehamwood’s rate remains 15.9% higher, though this gap may narrow if trends from August continue. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area is not uniquely high-risk compared to national benchmarks, the local context—such as the mix of residential and commercial zones—likely influences the specific types of crime reported.