Crime Rate in Waltham Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Cross

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Cross crime rate of 5.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-14.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
Waltham Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • B176 with total crimes: 12
  • Ruthven Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping 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 July 2025 the Waltham Cross has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)CrimesRank (Waltham Cross)
Cheshunt North110 41,346 21,394 2
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

Waltham Cross 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202532
May 202533
April 202536
March 202526
February 202511
January 202518
December 202425
November 202423
October 202421
September 202425
August 202441

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202555
May 202527
April 202527
March 202543
February 202518
January 202547
December 202440
November 202433
October 202459
September 202443
August 202442

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202513
May 202516
April 20253
March 202518
February 202516
January 202525
December 202415
November 202412
October 202426
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 202513
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Waltham Cross in July 2025

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

1. B176 (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ruthven Avenue (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lodge Crescent (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Waltham Cross Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King'S Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Long Croft Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1

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