Crime Rate in Waltham Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Cross

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Cross crime rate of 3.91 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
Waltham Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waltham Cross Bus Station with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Broxbourne.

    • 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 areas in the Broxbourne.

  • 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 May 2025 the Waltham Cross has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)
Cheshunt North109 21,346 21,394 2
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

Waltham Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 422 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202526
February 202511
January 202518
December 202425
November 202423
October 202421
September 202425
August 202441
July 202448
June 202476
May 202439

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202543
February 202518
January 202547
December 202440
November 202433
October 202459
September 202443
August 202442
July 202435
June 202484
May 202452

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20253
March 202518
February 202516
January 202525
December 202415
November 202412
October 202426
September 20248
August 202417
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 202513
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

High Crime Locations Waltham Cross in May 2025

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

1. Waltham Cross Bus Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Eleanor Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fishers Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ruthven Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
8. King'S Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lodge Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Creasy Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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