Crime in Hoddesdon: statistics, rates and trends
3,513 crimes were recorded in Hoddesdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hoddesdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoddesdon
- Types of crime in Hoddesdon
- Hoddesdon compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hoddesdon
- Streets with the most crime in Hoddesdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoddesdon
- Demographics of Hoddesdon
- Questions about crime in Hoddesdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,208), anti-social behaviour (703) and other theft (414) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 502nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hoddesdon | Broxbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,513 | 9,638 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 40,158 | 101,900 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoddesdon peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,787 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,985). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,513 | 87.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,237 | 80.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,183 | 79.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,179 | 79.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,985 | 74.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,098 | 77.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,548 | 88.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,787 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,697 | 92.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 311 |
| July 2026 | 303 |
| June 2026 | 306 |
| May 2026 | 305 |
| April 2026 | 273 |
| March 2026 | 284 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| January 2026 | 265 |
| December 2025 | 288 |
| November 2025 | 273 |
| October 2025 | 357 |
| September 2025 | 299 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoddesdon recorded notably more other theft (60% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (62% below) and shoplifting (52% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 75 to 119 and criminal damage and arson rose from 176 to 230, while shoplifting fell from 217 to 163 and possession of weapons fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,208 | 30.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 703 | 17.5 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 414 | 10.3 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 230 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 210 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Public order | 192 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 4.1 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Drugs | 119 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +59% |
| Burglary | 93 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other crime | 70 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Robbery | 37 | 0.9 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 0.6 | 1.7 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hoddesdon; the highest is Waltham Cross (119.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ware (67.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoddesdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt | 4,322 | 97.2 | +11% |
| Hertford | 2,537 | 81.9 | -6% |
| Ware | 1,363 | 67.8 | -23% |
| Waltham Cross | 1,587 | 119.2 | +36% |
| Waltham Abbey | 2,150 | 104.7 | +20% |
| Harlow | 10,574 | 110.3 | +26% |
| Epping | 923 | 90.3 | +3% |
| Loughton | 2,704 | 79.8 | -9% |
Of the 4 areas within Hoddesdon, Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park had the highest crime rate (96.9 per 1,000) and Hoddesdon North the lowest (78.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park | Neighbourhood | 7,678 | 744 | 96.9 |
| Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South | Neighbourhood | 10,768 | 1,003 | 93.1 |
| Wormley and Turnford | Neighbourhood | 10,677 | 900 | 84.3 |
| Hoddesdon North | Neighbourhood | 11,035 | 866 | 78.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Hoddesdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (346).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 346 |
| On or near Parking Area | 161 |
| On or near Supermarket | 157 |
| On or near Burford Gardens | 89 |
| On or near Taverners Way | 86 |
| On or near New River Close | 59 |
| On or near Brewery Yard | 44 |
| On or near Box Lane | 43 |
| On or near Sorbus Road | 39 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 38 |
Of the 2,810 crimes in Hoddesdon with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 703 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,122 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,001 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 264 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 116 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 97 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 40 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hoddesdon has an estimated population of 40,158 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoddesdon average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hoddesdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoddesdon a safe place to live?
Hoddesdon recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 502nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Hoddesdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (703).
Is crime in Hoddesdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoddesdon was up 9% on the year before: 3,513 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,237 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoddesdon?
About 40,158 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoddesdon?
Hoddesdon is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.