Crime Rate in Cheshunt North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshunt North

The total recorded crimes in Cheshunt North, Broxbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshunt North crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheshunt North, encompassing approximately 27,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Cheshunt North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

How safe is Cheshunt North?

To understand the safety of Cheshunt North, we need to analyze Cheshunt North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Cheshunt North reported a higher crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 1,346 crimes compared to 1,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cheshunt North witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

    • In 2023, Cheshunt North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 1,394 crimes compared to 898. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cheshunt North witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Broxbourne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxbourne, Cheshunt North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Cheshunt North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cheshunt North has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 4th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Cheshunt North crimes were 1,346. The crime rate of Cheshunt North in 2024 was 48.96 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheshunt North were around 1,394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.70 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)
Waltham Cross156 11,949 11,673 1
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South125 21,048 4956 4
Rosedale and Bury Green91 61,142 3983 3
Cheshunt South and Theobalds120 3977 6938 5
Wormley and Turnford107 51,018 5827 6
Hoddesdon North69 8751 7782 7
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park71 7692 8631 8
Goffs Oak51 10583 9399 9
Flamstead End64 9507 10399 10

Cheshunt North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202519
May 202534
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
January 202518
December 202427
November 202425
October 202418
September 202420
August 202413

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202520
April 202515
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202417
November 202415
October 202413
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 202513
April 202519
March 202512
February 202512
January 202515
December 202428
November 202416
October 202414
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202537
May 202527
April 202527
March 202538
February 202521
January 202542
December 202412
November 202418
October 20247
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20255
March 20256
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Cheshunt North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheshunt North postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Lawrance Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
6. Collet Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kennedy Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Beecholm Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Wavell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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