Crime Rate in Waltham Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Cross

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Cross crime rate of 4.27 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 Waltham Cross, encompassing approximately 30,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (138.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Waltham Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • King'S Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Waltham Cross?

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

  • Relative to Broxbourne:

    • In 2024, Waltham Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Broxbourne average, with 1,949 crimes compared to 1,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Cross witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waltham Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxbourne average, with 1,673 crimes compared to 898. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Cross witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waltham Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waltham Cross has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 1th out of 9 in the Broxbourne, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Cross crimes were 1,949. The crime rate of Waltham Cross in 2024 was 64.51 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Cross were around 1,673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.38 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Broxbourne.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broxbourne)CrimesRank (Broxbourne)CrimesRank (Broxbourne)
Cheshunt North125 21,346 21,394 2
Rosedale and Bury Green90 31,142 3983 3
Broxbourne and Hoddesdon South71 51,048 4956 4
Cheshunt South and Theobalds77 4977 6938 5
Wormley and Turnford69 61,018 5827 6
Hoddesdon North60 7751 7782 7
Hoddesdon Town and Rye Park51 8692 8631 8
Goffs Oak30 10583 9399 9
Flamstead End35 9507 10399 10

Waltham Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202422
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202511
January 202518
December 202425
November 202423
October 202421
September 202425
August 202441
July 202448
June 202476
May 202439
April 202435

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202525
December 202415
November 202412
October 202426
September 20248
August 202417
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202518
January 202547
December 202440
November 202433
October 202459
September 202443
August 202442
July 202435
June 202484
May 202452
April 202433

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202513
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Waltham Cross in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Burglary3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. King'S Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Waltham Cross Bus Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ruthven Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Raydon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swans Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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