Total Crime Rate
114.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Leigh Farm Cottages area has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South , and the 66th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Leigh Farm Cottages (EN11 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 114.1 per 1,000 residents and was 13.8% higher than the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South average (100.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -0.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Leigh Farm Cottages (EN11 8SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Box Lane. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Box Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bramble Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bramble Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bramble Lane | Under investigation |
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