Cheshunt Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Cheshunt’s crime rate stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.7% above the UK average of 7.5. This slight elevation underscores a combination of local dynamics and national trends. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (27.5% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (25.5%), and shoplifting (20.4%). These figures may partly explain the area’s profile as a built-up zone within Broxbourne, where commercial activity and residential density could contribute to higher rates of public disorder and retail-related crime. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, was 78% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. Shoplifting’s 233% above the UK average highlights the impact of local retail hubs, a pattern common in areas with high foot traffic. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 23% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social environment. Seasonal factors in April — such as Easter and spring weather — likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity driving anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. However, the lower rates of violent crime compared to the UK suggest that Cheshunt’s community may have mechanisms in place to mitigate more severe incidents.

April 2023 marked a stark increase in theft from the person, surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases) — a shift that may reflect heightened outdoor activity during Easter. Robbery also rose by 100% (from 2 to 4). Shoplifting increased by 25.9% (from 54 to 68), likely driven by retail activity during the Easter period. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, was 78% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in community management. This contrast with the 23% lower rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK highlights a nuanced crime mix in Cheshunt.

April 2023 saw a 2.0% decrease in Cheshunt’s crime rate compared to March, falling from 7.9 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays may have shifted community activity away from high-risk times. On a daily basis, Cheshunt recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of risk for local residents, highlighting that while crime is present, it remains relatively low in absolute terms. The population context further underscores this: with 43,446 residents, the crime rate is distributed across a community of similar size to many other built-up areas in the UK. This suggests that Cheshunt’s crime profile, while slightly above the national average, reflects local dynamics rather than an outlier trend.