Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hertford Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hoddesdon North , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hertford Road (EN11 9DW) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.4% lower than the Hoddesdon North average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (β 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hertford Road (EN11 9DW), the main crime hotspot is near Woollens Grove. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woollens Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillside | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | West Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Tree Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winterscroft Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hillside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waterfall Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillside | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillside | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | College Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | College Road | β |
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