Borehamwood Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borehamwood’s crime rate for September 2024 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.9% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area’s ongoing challenge in maintaining crime levels consistent with national benchmarks, though local factors likely contribute to this gap. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.3% of all reported incidents, a rate 3% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.3% of the total and standing 37% above the national average. These figures may be influenced by the town’s proximity to Hertfordshire’s commuter belt and the presence of educational institutions, which can amplify incidents of disorder during peak times such as the start of the academic year. Shoplifting, at 13.3% of all crimes, was 76% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the relatively low rates of burglary and drug-related crimes. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as increased foot traffic and social activity can both drive and deter certain types of crime. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown of crime types provides a nuanced picture of local challenges, with property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime also showing significant deviations from national averages.

September 2024 saw a 50% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 2 to 3. This sharp rise, though numerically small, suggests a potential shift in local patterns, possibly linked to the start of the academic year as students return to the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 25.3%, a significant decrease that may be attributed to the same seasonal transition, as students and families settle into routines. The category of shoplifting also fell by 15.3%, marking a continued downward trend in retail-related crime. Anti-social behaviour remains 37% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local issue. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes dropped by 42.9%, due to targeted enforcement efforts or changes in local drug trade dynamics. The 50% increase in possession of weapons, however, raises concerns, as this category is 43% above the UK average, indicating a need for further monitoring.

Borehamwood's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 5.0% compared to the previous month, declining from 9.5 to 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This represents a slight but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 12 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the town’s population of 41,531. Over the course of September, one crime was reported for every 111 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a clearer picture of long-term exposure than daily fluctuations. This rate is comparable to other similar-sized built-up areas in Hertfordshire but highlights the persistent challenge of maintaining consistent low crime levels in a community with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The decline in anti-social behaviour by 25.3% may reflect the start of the academic year, with students returning to local schools and universities, potentially reducing informal gatherings that often contribute to such incidents.