Borehamwood Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borehamwood's crime profile in May 2024 presents a complex picture of both stability and emerging concerns. The area's crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents, 28.6% above the UK average, underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. This figure reflects a mix of crime types that align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Hertsmere: violence and sexual offences (30.7% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (24.2%) dominate, mirroring the social dynamics of a densely populated commuter town. Shoplifting, at 13% of all reported crimes, remains a significant concern, though its rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 119% above the UK average. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the rise in violence and public order offences. Conversely, vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) fell 15% below the UK average, suggesting that the area's infrastructure, including dedicated parking zones, may offer some protection against motor vehicle-related crime. While anti-social behaviour remains a local priority, the data also shows that categories like burglary (35% below the UK average) and drugs (9% below) demonstrate areas where the community may have more effective crime prevention measures in place.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 350% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 9 cases. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in possession of weapons offences, underscores a troubling escalation in violent crime. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 60%, a decrease that may partly explain the reduced emphasis on property crime in the overall rate. The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant shift: violence and sexual offences now account for 30.7% of all incidents, up from 24.2% in the previous month. This category alone is 16% above the UK average, with 3.3 per 1,000 residents affected. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.6 per 1,000, remains 79% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in community disorder. Meanwhile, shoplifting—though still 119% above the national average—showed a more moderate 13% share of total crime, indicating a relative decline in retail-focused offences compared to earlier months.

Borehamwood's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.7% increase from the previous month's 9.2 per 1,000. This places the area 28.6% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. Daily crime activity averaged 14 reported incidents, with one crime occurring for every 93 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is consistent with past figures, the proportional disparity to the UK average remains striking. The population context highlights a challenge: with 41,531 residents, Borehamwood's rate suggests a higher density of incidents per capita compared to the national benchmark. This contrast is particularly notable in violent and anti-social crime categories, where local rates are substantially elevated. The increase in property crime, though less pronounced than in violent categories, still reflects a shift in the crime mix towards more visible, community-impacting offences.