Crime in Hoddesdon: statistics, rates and trends

3,486 crimes were recorded in Hoddesdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 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 1,178 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hoddesdon has the 517th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hoddesdon was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,802 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,933). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 Hoddesdon 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 (+55%) and robbery (+50%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-17%) and vehicle crime (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hoddesdon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoddesdon recorded 1,178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hoddesdon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoddesdon recorded 674 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hoddesdon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoddesdon recorded 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hoddesdon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoddesdon recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hoddesdon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoddesdon recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hoddesdon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoddesdon recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hoddesdon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoddesdon recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hoddesdon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoddesdon recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hoddesdon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoddesdon recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hoddesdon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoddesdon recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hoddesdon

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoddesdon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hoddesdon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoddesdon recorded 35 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hoddesdon

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoddesdon recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hoddesdon

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoddesdon recorded 16 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 towns closest to Hoddesdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoddesdon.

4 areas within Hoddesdon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South had the highest rate (93.1 per 1,000) and Hoddesdon North the lowest (76.8). 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 Hoddesdon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoddesdon 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.

Hoddesdon has an estimated population of 40,158. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoddesdon sits in decile 6.3, 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 Hoddesdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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