Borehamwood Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Borehamwood's crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 places it 19.8% above the UK average, underscoring the area's distinct challenges compared to national trends. With 401 crimes reported across a population of 41,531, this equates to approximately one crime for every 104 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and shoplifting (8.5%). These figures reflect a built-up area's typical profile, where high-density living and commercial activity intersect to create environments conducive to both violent and property-related crime. August, as a peak holiday month, likely exacerbated certain risks—particularly burglary—due to increased empty homes and transient populations, though the data shows no significant spike in this category. Conversely, the rate of public order offences (4.2%) was 31% below the UK average, possibly linked to Borehamwood's relatively stable community dynamics compared to more densely populated urban centres. The drug-related crime rate, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 122% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area's proximity to London and its role as a commuter hub. This highlights the combination of local geography and crime patterns, with Borehamwood's position as a suburban satellite of the capital likely contributing to higher-than-average drug-related offences. While the overall rate remains elevated, the month-on-month decrease of 13.1% from 11.1 per 1,000 in July suggests that seasonal factors—such as the winding down of summer tourism—may have temporarily reduced certain crime types. Nevertheless, the persistent gap between Borehamwood's rates and the UK average indicates that targeted interventions may be necessary to address systemic issues in the area.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, with reported incidents rising from 4 to 8. This sharp rise contrasts with a 62.5% drop in robbery, which fell from 8 to 3. The drug-related crime category surged by 73.3%, from 15 to 26, a figure that is 122% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 19.7% of all reported crimes, 30% above the national average. Meanwhile, public order offences and criminal damage and arson both declined significantly, by 51.4% and 56.8% respectively, though these decreases may reflect temporary factors such as reduced summer events rather than long-term trends. The spike in drug-related crime, coupled with the rise in theft from the person, suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Borehamwood's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in other UK areas during late summer, where reduced foot traffic and seasonal shifts may temporarily lower certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 41,531. When compared to the UK average, Borehamwood's monthly exposure remains higher, suggesting that local factors—such as the town's proximity to London and its mix of residential and commercial zones—may contribute to sustained crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.