Total Crime Rate
62.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briscoe Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hoddesdon North , and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
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 Briscoe Road (EN11 9DQ) in the last 12 months was 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.4% higher than the Hoddesdon North average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briscoe Road (EN11 9DQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Woollens Grove, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rodney Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Morice Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forres Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waterfall Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Tree Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | College Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | College Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woollens Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | West Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Ware Road | Under investigation |
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