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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 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

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 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

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 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

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 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

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 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

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 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

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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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