FOREST ROAD, EN8 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN8 9DB

FOREST ROAD, EN8 9DB, Broxbourne has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This EN8 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN8 9DB, encompassing approximately 5605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

EN8 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 3

FOREST ROAD, EN8 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.6737.50%
Shoplifting111.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.96-47.06%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.63142.86%
Shoplifting113.03-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.96-20.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-25.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.14-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences71.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Public order40.71300.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.857.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.5022.22%
Shoplifting101.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.24-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.32-52.63%
Shoplifting51.61-16.67%
Other theft40.89300.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.99111.11%
Shoplifting63.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7455.56%
Shoplifting102.50-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour91.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.35-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour93.2180.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.61-10.00%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3210.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.7142.86%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.35-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-20.00%
Shoplifting40.71-69.23%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.6360.00%
Shoplifting132.858.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.32-33.33%
Other theft51.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89150.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.490.00%
Shoplifting122.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.140.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 202419
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 20 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20247
June 202414
May 202413
April 202428
March 202414
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 202418
January 202432
December 20234
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

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
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN8 9DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Westbury
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cottage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Woolpack Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hanbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Landmead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cadmore Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gibbs Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Niagara Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wycliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ashdown Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bullwell Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Public order1