Crime in Cheshunt: statistics, rates and trends
4,322 crimes were recorded in Cheshunt in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cheshunt at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheshunt
- Types of crime in Cheshunt
- Cheshunt compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cheshunt
- Streets with the most crime in Cheshunt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheshunt
- Demographics of Cheshunt
- Questions about crime in Cheshunt
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,360), anti-social behaviour (884) and shoplifting (604) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 393rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cheshunt | Broxbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,322 | 9,638 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.2 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 44,479 | 101,900 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheshunt peaked in the year to August 2018 (4,731 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (3,664). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,322 | 97.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,896 | 87.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,964 | 89.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,820 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,664 | 82.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,936 | 88.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,360 | 98.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,373 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,731 | 106.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 387 |
| July 2026 | 368 |
| June 2026 | 380 |
| May 2026 | 386 |
| April 2026 | 372 |
| March 2026 | 405 |
| February 2026 | 298 |
| January 2026 | 357 |
| December 2025 | 331 |
| November 2025 | 302 |
| October 2025 | 351 |
| September 2025 | 385 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cheshunt recorded notably more shoplifting (61% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (63% below) and robbery (44% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 72 to 141 and public order rose from 165 to 229, while theft from the person fell from 40 to 28 and robbery fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,360 | 30.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 884 | 19.9 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 604 | 13.6 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Other theft | 336 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 243 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 229 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 209 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Drugs | 141 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +96% |
| Burglary | 108 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Other crime | 87 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +33% |
| Robbery | 34 | 0.8 | 1.4 | -26% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cheshunt; the highest is Waltham Cross (119.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Loughton (79.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Cross | 1,587 | 119.2 | +23% |
| Waltham Abbey | 2,150 | 104.7 | +8% |
| Hoddesdon | 3,513 | 87.5 | -10% |
| Enfield | 36,570 | 112.9 | +16% |
| Potters Bar | 2,320 | 94.8 | -2% |
| Hertford | 2,537 | 81.9 | -16% |
| Loughton | 2,704 | 79.8 | -18% |
| Epping | 923 | 90.3 | -7% |
Of the 5 areas within Cheshunt, Cheshunt North had the highest crime rate (174.4 per 1,000) and Flamstead End the lowest (58.0), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshunt North | Neighbourhood | 9,154 | 1,596 | 174.4 |
| Cheshunt South and Theobalds | Neighbourhood | 10,995 | 994 | 90.4 |
| Rosedale and Bury Green | Neighbourhood | 10,082 | 812 | 80.5 |
| Goffs Oak | Neighbourhood | 9,043 | 605 | 66.9 |
| Flamstead End | Neighbourhood | 9,149 | 531 | 58.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Cheshunt over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (378).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 378 |
| On or near Supermarket | 302 |
| On or near Parking Area | 246 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 153 |
| On or near Turner'S Hill | 84 |
| On or near Goffs Lane | 59 |
| On or near Carleton Road | 47 |
| On or near Pengelly Close | 47 |
| On or near Shalcross Drive | 43 |
| On or near Brookfield Lane | 42 |
Of the 3,438 crimes in Cheshunt with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 884 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,389 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,154 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 298 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 181 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 175 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 118 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Cheshunt has an estimated population of 44,479 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheshunt average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cheshunt | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheshunt a safe place to live?
Cheshunt recorded 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 393rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Cheshunt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,360 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (884).
Is crime in Cheshunt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheshunt was up 11% on the year before: 4,322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,896 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheshunt?
About 44,479 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheshunt?
Cheshunt is policed by Hertfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.