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Crime in Waltham Cross

Waltham Cross had 1,927 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 116.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 8 Broxbourne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Broxbourne area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

EN8, Broxbourne · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Waltham Cross

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116.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
5 of 8Broxbourne rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common590 in 3 months

Month by month

621 Apr 682 May 722 Jun 646 Jul 611 Aug 670 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Waltham Cross. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence59031%
anti-social behaviour49826%
vehicle crime1588%
theft1186%
public order1156%
shoplifting905%
drugs804%
criminal damage804%

Waltham Cross against Broxbourne

TypeWaltham Cross per 1,000Middle Broxbourne areaChange
Violence35.835.8▼ 4%
Burglary4.13.3▲ 5%
Vehicle crime9.64.8▲ 8%
Anti-social behaviour30.233.9▼ 6%
Theft and robbery12.212.2▼ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Waltham Abbey126.7▲ 6%
Cheshunt124.5▲ 5%
Waltham Cross116.8▼ 5%
Enfield Wash113.5▼ 11%
Enfield Island Village110.2▼ 18%
Enfield Lock107.9▼ 20%
Freezywater104.4▼ 19%
See every Broxbourne area ranked on the crime in Broxbourne page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Waltham Cross a safe area?

Waltham Cross had about 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 5 of 8 Broxbourne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waltham Cross?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (590), followed by anti-social behaviour (498) and vehicle crime (158).