Elstree and Borehamwood is the most dangerous medium-sized towns in Hertfordshire, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Hertfordshire's 140 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Elstree and Borehamwood in 2021 was 85 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Hertfordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 32% higher than the Hertfordshire rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Elstree and Borehamwood is the 79th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 923rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2017, Elstree and Borehamwood had the worst crime rate in Hertfordshire for robbery, with 11 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.28 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2015 was also a bad month for Elstree and Borehamwood residents, when it was Hertfordshire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 58 crimes at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Elstree and Borehamwood are violence and sexual offences, with 1,201 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 1.7% lower than 2020's figure of 1,221 offences and a difference of 0.50 from 2020's crime rate of 31. Elstree and Borehamwood's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 21 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 52% from 2020's figure of 32 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Elstree and Borehamwood is 17% higher than the East of England and 10% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Elstree and Borehamwood represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 3,370 |
| 2020 | 90 | 3,568 |
| 2019 | 97 | 3,819 |
| 2018 | 94 | 3,729 |
| 2017 | 91 | 3,591 |
| 2016 | 76 | 3,011 |
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| Elstree and Borehamwood | Hertfordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,319 | 33.35 | 24,485 | 20.58 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 44 | 1.11 | 1,331 | 1.12 | 0.90% safer |
| Burglary | 153 | 3.87 | 3,117 | 2.62 | 32% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 259 | 6.55 | 6,856 | 5.76 | 12% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 115 | 2.91 | 2,448 | 2.06 | 29% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 58 | 1.47 | 1,397 | 1.17 | 20% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 450 | 11.38 | 6,802 | 5.72 | 50% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 21 | 0.53 | 613 | 0.52 | 1.9% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 302 | 7.64 | 5,245 | 4.41 | 42% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.66 | 525 | 0.44 | 33% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 385 | 9.73 | 5,743 | 4.83 | 50% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 45 | 1.14 | 907 | 0.76 | 33% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 311 | 7.86 | 6,670 | 5.61 | 29% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,201 | 30.37 | 27,368 | 23.01 | 24% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Garden City | 1,941 | 56.26 | 51% safer |
| Cheshunt | 2,818 | 59.80 | 42% safer |
| Hertford | 1,930 | 65.56 | 30% safer |
| Welwyn Garden City | 3,314 | 65.91 | 29% safer |
| Hatfield | 3,645 | 76.92 | 11% safer |
| Elstree and Borehamwood | 3,370 | 85.20 | - |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Blyth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other crime | On or near Red Road | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Edgwarebury Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Kenilworth Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Holt Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Whitehall Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Canterbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Hancock Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Glenhaven Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Morpeth Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Well End Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Dunnock Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Aberford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Brook Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Rye Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brook Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.58 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 | 4.8 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.6 | 0.63 | 0.81 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Public Order | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.91 | 1.1 | 0.43 | 0.66 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Elstree and Borehamwood that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 1.7 |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 27% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 3.3% safer |
| Elstree and Borehamwood | 85.20 | - |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 5% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 6% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 17% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 24% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 31% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 34% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 36% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 44% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Brookmeadow | 798 | 95 | First |
| Borehamwood Cowley Hill | 801 | 88 | Third |
| Borehamwood Hillside | 928 | 89 | Second |
| Borehamwood Kenilworth | 532 | 83 | Fourth |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (266) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (427) |
| Bicycle Theft | Borehamwood Kenilworth (4) | Borehamwood Hillside (20) |
| Burglary | Borehamwood Hillside (30) | Borehamwood Kenilworth (31) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Borehamwood Hillside (59) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (70) |
| Drugs | Borehamwood Hillside (22) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (43) |
| Other Crime | Borehamwood Kenilworth (5) | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (20) |
| Other Theft | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (60) | Borehamwood Hillside (150) |
| Possession of Weapons | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (4) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (7) |
| Public Order | Borehamwood Kenilworth (36) | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (115) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Borehamwood Kenilworth (1) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (13) |
| Shoplifting | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (59) | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (130) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Borehamwood Kenilworth (1) | Borehamwood Brookmeadow (22) |
| Vehicle Crime | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (53) | Borehamwood Hillside (101) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Borehamwood Hillside (303) | Borehamwood Cowley Hill (331) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Elstree and Borehamwood change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Elstree and Borehamwood saw a 171% increase in shoplifting. Elstree and Borehamwood saw a large fall in bicycle theft during September, when it fell by 91% compared to September in 2019. Vehicle Crime saw a fall in every month of Elstree and Borehamwood's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +7% | -6% | +18% | +13% | +7% | +1% | +35% | -21% | -8% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -50% | -80% | -33% | +100% | -67% | -73% | -91% | - | -67% | -67% |
| Burglary | -42% | -53% | -58% | -42% | +20% | -44% | +33% | +20% | -53% | -37% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -35% | -28% | +4% | +7% | -31% | +50% | +19% | +36% | -42% | +5% |
| Drugs | -17% | +129% | +91% | -50% | +22% | +8% | -9% | -25% | -13% | -29% |
| Other Crime | -50% | -25% | -14% | -40% | -14% | -20% | +100% | -22% | +33% | +133% |
| Other Theft | -5% | -35% | -60% | -28% | -35% | +3% | +3% | -38% | +3% | +23% |
| Possession of Weapons | +33% | - | +100% | - | +50% | -33% | -50% | - | - | -33% |
| Public Order | +20% | -18% | -15% | -27% | - | +9% | -38% | +12% | +29% | +56% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | -50% | -71% | - | - | +50% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | -63% | -48% | -37% | -7% | -14% | +163% | +171% | +55% | -34% |
| Theft From the Person | +13% | -71% | - | -67% | -70% | -40% | - | - | -50% | -20% |
| Vehicle Crime | -19% | -63% | -60% | -32% | -48% | -20% | -36% | -18% | +11% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +15% | -39% | -14% | +6% | +72% | -7% | +8% | +10% | +14% | +2% |
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