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Crime in Borehamwood

Borehamwood had 1,224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 8 Hertsmere areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Hertsmere area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

WD6, Hertsmere · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Borehamwood

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118.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 8Hertsmere rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common415 in 3 months

Month by month

398 Mar 374 Apr 333 May 404 Jun 407 Jul 413 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Borehamwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence41534%
anti-social behaviour29224%
theft928%
public order877%
shoplifting817%
criminal damage807%
drugs565%
vehicle crime393%

Borehamwood against Hertsmere

TypeBorehamwood per 1,000Middle Hertsmere areaChange
Violence40.135.8▲ 24%
Burglary3.62.7▼ 18%
Vehicle crime3.84.9▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour28.224.4▲ 3%
Theft and robbery10.89▲ 6%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Borehamwood118.2▲ 11%
Elstree109.3▼ 9%
Edgware87.9▼ 1%
Rowley Green65.8▲ 4%
Broadfields65.8▲ 36%
Shenley61.1▲ 50%
See every Hertsmere area ranked on the crime in Hertsmere page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Borehamwood a safe area?

Borehamwood had about 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 8 Hertsmere areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Borehamwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (415), followed by anti-social behaviour (292) and theft (92).