Crime Rate in Cheshunt North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheshunt North

The total recorded crimes in Cheshunt North, Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheshunt North crime rate of 3.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
Cheshunt North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Cheshunt North has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)CrimesRank (Cheshunt North)
Waltham Cross118 11,949 11,673 1
Rosedale and Bury Green83 41,142 3983 3
Wormley and Turnford87 31,018 5827 6
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South59 71,048 4956 4
Cheshunt South and Theobalds72 5977 6938 5
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park65 6692 8631 8
Hoddesdon North53 8751 7782 7
Goffs Oak47 9583 9399 9
Flamstead End40 10507 10399 10

Cheshunt North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
January 202518
December 202427
November 202425
October 202418
September 202420
August 202413
July 202418
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202515
February 202519
January 202515
December 202417
November 202415
October 202413
September 202412
August 202415
July 202426
June 202422
May 202421

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202512
February 202512
January 202515
December 202428
November 202416
October 202414
September 202416
August 202418
July 20248
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 348 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202538
February 202521
January 202542
December 202412
November 202418
October 20247
September 202422
August 202423
July 202429
June 202454
May 202428

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cheshunt North in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Other theft10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairways (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Beecholm Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
6. Collet Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Davison Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Woolpack Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Drakes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Fraser Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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