HOBBS CLOSE, EN8 0ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN8 0ED

HOBBS CLOSE, EN8 0ED, Broxbourne has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population. This EN8 0ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN8 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN8 0ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN8 0ED, encompassing approximately 5853 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EN8 0ED area, explore the EN8 0ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

EN8 0ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

HOBBS CLOSE, EN8 0ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.23-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences102.56-58.33%
Other theft101.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-45.45%
Public order31.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5260.00%
Shoplifting174.10-5.56%
Other theft142.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.3910.00%
Public order51.8825.00%
Drugs50.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%
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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.62-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.71133.33%
Other theft61.20-50.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.9647.06%
Violence and sexual offences184.2720.00%
Other theft123.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 theft1812.4780.00%
Shoplifting173.0888.89%
Violence and sexual offences152.90-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour82.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6210.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.7655.56%
Other theft102.39150.00%
Shoplifting91.71-10.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2553.85%
Shoplifting103.42-76.74%
Anti-social behaviour91.7180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5425.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Public order40.85-20.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4315.72-10.42%
Violence and sexual offences137.35-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour52.22-44.44%
Drugs50.85400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8566.67%
Public order50.85150.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Other crime30.6850.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4815.55140.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.08-30.77%
Vehicle crime31.54-25.00%
Other theft30.51-66.67%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.96-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences163.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.73-7.14%
Other theft92.22-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Burglary10.68-66.67%
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 theft3016.400.00%
Shoplifting245.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 202414
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415
April 202422
March 202420
February 202413
January 202418
December 202316
November 202315

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 202418
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 202330

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202418
June 202425
May 202417
April 20249
March 202410
February 202443
January 202448
December 202320
November 202324

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Davison Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Forest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cottage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woolpack Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. The Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitefields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chadwell Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Aldermere Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Leyland Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Gibbs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Niagara Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. The Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1