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Waltham CrossTown

Crime in Waltham Cross

Recorded crime in Waltham Cross is 1.3 times the Broxbourne average and 1.2 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 7%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Waltham Cross: about 28,070 residents in 24 neighbourhoods.

Safety
3/10Above average crime
Living
8.0/10Good
5-year change
−7%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.3×the Broxbourne average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Broxbourne 013B: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 013A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBroxbourne 013D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeEnfield 001A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeEnfield 001D: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 012A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeBroxbourne 013F: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 013E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 012D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEnfield 003B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeEnfield 002E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 012B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEnfield 001C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEnfield 002B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 011A: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEnfield 001B: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEnfield 004C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeEnfield 003C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBroxbourne 012C: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEpping Forest 009C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBroxbourne 010D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEnfield 002C: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBroxbourne 011D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEpping Forest 008E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Waltham Cross.

Crime over 5 years

Down 7% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Waltham Cross, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 2,414 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20222,414Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 2,461 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20232,461Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 2,411 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20242,411Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 2,101 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20252,101Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 2,246 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20262,246

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.3× the Broxbourne average (1.2× the England and Wales average). 86 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 51% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 16% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 14% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 28 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery2.5
Burglary6.1
Violence and sexual offences30.1
Drugs4.0
Possession of weapons1.2
Other crime1.7
Other theft7.7
Theft from the person2.1
Vehicle crime11.5
Criminal damage and arson7.3
Public order6.0
Bicycle theft1.2
Shoplifting5.0

Postcode districts in Waltham Cross

Nearby towns

Council: Broxbourne

Questions about crime in Waltham Cross

Is Waltham Cross a safe place to live?
Waltham Cross scores 3 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.3 times the Broxbourne average.
Is crime going up or down in Waltham Cross?
Down 7% over 5 years, from 2,414 recorded crimes a year to 2,246.
What is the most common crime in Waltham Cross?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 30 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Waltham Cross compare with Broxbourne?
Crime severity in Waltham Cross is 1.3 times the Broxbourne average.