Crime in Broxbourne: statistics, rates and trends

9,560 crimes were recorded in Broxbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,042 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Broxbourne has the 118th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Broxbourne was highest in the year to July 2018 (10,701 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (8,323). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broxbourne over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.

The largest increases were in drugs (+62%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Broxbourne

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broxbourne recorded 3,042 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Broxbourne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broxbourne recorded 1,911 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Broxbourne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broxbourne recorded 946 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Broxbourne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broxbourne recorded 843 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Broxbourne

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broxbourne recorded 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Broxbourne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broxbourne recorded 569 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Broxbourne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broxbourne recorded 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Broxbourne

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broxbourne recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Broxbourne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broxbourne recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Broxbourne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broxbourne recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Broxbourne

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broxbourne recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Broxbourne

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broxbourne recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Broxbourne

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broxbourne recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Broxbourne

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broxbourne recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Broxbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broxbourne.

14 areas within Broxbourne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cheshunt North had the highest rate (166.9 per 1,000) and Goff's Oak the lowest (55.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Broxbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broxbourne over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Broxbourne has an estimated population of 101,900. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broxbourne sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Broxbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.