Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
4.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Boxwood Cottages area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Great Amwell & Stansteads , and the 64th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in East Hertfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Boxwood Cottages (EN11 9BL) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the Great Amwell & Stansteads average (59.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 4.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boxwood Cottages (EN11 9BL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Hertford Heath & Brickendon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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