FRIENDS AVENUE, EN8 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN8 8LZ

FRIENDS AVENUE, EN8 8LZ, Broxbourne has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population. This EN8 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN8 8LZ, encompassing approximately 4499 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

EN8 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Close with total crimes: 3
  • Theobald'S Grove with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

FRIENDS AVENUE, EN8 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-14.29%
Drugs31.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.33-56.25%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8923.08%
Other theft33.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67200.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.6762.50%
Vehicle crime22.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0033.33%
Vehicle crime31.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Public order10.89-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.56200.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2227.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.11400.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.45-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN8 8LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Laburnum Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Theobald'S Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Crossbrook Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Beazley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lamsdale Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Acton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shortmead Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1