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How much crime is there in Borehamwood?

The police recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Borehamwood from September 2023 to August 2026, 19% higher than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 35.6. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 83.8, down from 88.4 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202488.478.6
September 2024 to August 202510077.4
September 2025 to August 202683.873.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences35.634.1
Shoplifting11.27.1
Other theft8.65.4
Criminal damage and arson7.17.0
Vehicle crime6.83.8
Public order6.66.6
Drugs4.82.4
Burglary4.13.1
Other crime2.02.0
Robbery1.30.6
Theft from the person1.30.4
Possession of weapons1.00.8
Bicycle theft0.50.5
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
London Colney6.6 km120
Brent11.3 km94.8
Borehamwood–90.8
Watford9.1 km82.1
Potters Bar7.7 km74.8
Barnet6.6 km72.9
St Albans10.9 km67.7
Harrow8.3 km62.6
Bushey5.8 km51.8
Radlett4.1 km43.6
Chiswell Green8.8 km35.2
The typical town–76.2