Borehamwood Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Borehamwood’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents, with 134 cases recorded. This category alone is 36% above the UK average, reflecting a stark localised challenge. The area’s overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents—40.3% above the UK average—highlights the need for targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed closely, contributing 18.1% and 16.8% respectively, both significantly above national rates. These figures align with Borehamwood’s character as a mixed-use built-up area within Hertsmere, where urban density and retail presence likely drive such patterns. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may have limited opportunities for certain crimes, yet the persistence of violence and anti-social behaviour suggests underlying social or environmental factors. The seasonal context of a pre-spring lull may have contributed to a slight reduction in some outdoor-related crimes, but the dominance of violent and anti-social incidents indicates deeper issues requiring attention. The data underscores the importance of community engagement and policing strategies tailored to local needs, particularly in addressing the root causes of violence and disorder.

February 2025 marked a sharp rise in robbery, with a 140% increase from five to 12 incidents, a figure that dwarfs the UK average by 275%. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may indicate emerging trends or localized pressures. Other theft also saw an 86.7% increase, rising from 15 to 28 cases, underscoring a shift in crime focus from property to personal items. Anti-social behaviour rose by 12.7%, a modest but notable uptick that aligns with the area’s 75% above UK average for this category. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 85.7%, from seven to one incident, a decrease that may reflect seasonal factors or improved security measures. The UK comparison reveals stark contrasts: shoplifting in Borehamwood is 158% above the national average, while burglary is 26% below, suggesting a combination of local conditions and broader patterns.

February 2025 saw an 8.4% decrease in Borehamwood’s crime rate compared to January, dropping from 10.3 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend suggests a potential seasonal shift, though winter months typically see lower outdoor activity, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 106 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With a total population of 41,531, this statistic offers a population-scaled perspective, indicating that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK average, the absolute number of crimes per resident remains manageable. The drop in the crime rate from the previous month may reflect temporary factors such as weather patterns or community initiatives, though these remain speculative without further data.