EN8 0BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN8 0BY

EN8 0BY, Broxbourne has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.24 per 1,000 population. This EN8 0BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN8 postcode area, which has experienced 385 crimes and a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN8 0BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN8 0BY, encompassing approximately 5760 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

EN8 0BY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

EN8 0BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2475.00%
Shoplifting173.65-5.56%
Other theft142.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.4322.22%
Public order51.9166.67%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.59-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.08-10.00%
Other theft61.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04150.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.4647.06%
Violence and sexual offences144.340.00%
Other theft122.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-33.33%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1811.63125.00%
Shoplifting173.1288.89%
Violence and sexual offences142.95-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.43-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.1738.46%
Shoplifting93.12-10.00%
Other theft81.56100.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0777.78%
Anti-social behaviour132.7862.50%
Shoplifting102.26-76.74%
Criminal damage and arson51.7466.67%
Vehicle crime50.8725.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4314.41-10.42%
Violence and sexual offences97.47-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour81.56100.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Other crime30.5250.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4814.06140.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-42.86%
Other theft30.69-62.50%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.90-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.47-16.67%
Other theft81.74-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3016.15275.00%
Shoplifting245.2114.29%
Anti-social behaviour164.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08400.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.90-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour123.65-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences102.08-58.33%
Other theft81.7433.33%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%
Public order10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3818.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.170.00%
Vehicle crime73.300.00%
Other theft61.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414
April 202424
March 202416
February 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 202418
March 202413
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 202418
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202330
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202418
June 202425
May 202417
April 20249
March 202410
February 202443
January 202448
December 202320
November 202324
October 202321
September 202338

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN8 0BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total21
    Other theft12
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dewhurst Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clarendon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Collet Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Davison Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woolpack Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Warwick Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cottage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wycliffe Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Robsons Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Church Field Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hatton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bellamy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hanbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. B176
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Oxford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Mead
    Total1
    Public order1