Cheshunt Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Cheshunt recorded 330 crimes, equivalent to 7.6 incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate 6.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, contextualised against the area's population of 43,446, translates to a relatively low overall burden of crime. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%) and shoplifting (13.9%). These patterns align with Cheshunt's status as a built-up area within Broxbourne, where retail hubs and community spaces likely contribute to anti-social behaviour and shoplifting trends. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—may have amplified outdoor socialising and drinking, potentially explaining the rise in violence-related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 64% above UK average suggests that local retail environments, concentrated in specific high streets, may be particularly vulnerable to such activity. Conversely, categories like criminal damage and arson (67% below UK average) and burglary (100% below) remain significantly lower, reflecting the area's limited industrial or commercial density and the effectiveness of local security measures.

May 2025 saw dramatic spikes in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 600% (1 to 7 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 300% (1 to 4). These increases, while significant, contrast with a sharp 88.9% decline in burglaries (9 to 1), suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity towards more opportunistic, low-risk offences. The breakdown reveals a mix of anomalies: anti-social behaviour (27% above UK average) and shoplifting (64% above) dominate, while criminal damage and arson (67% below UK average) and burglary (100% below) remain low. This divergence may reflect Cheshunt's character as a built-up area with limited industrial activity, where retail and public spaces drive certain offences. For residents, the 600% rise in theft from the person—now accounting for 2.1% of all crimes—highlights the need for increased personal security measures during extended evenings.

Cheshunt's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 10.5% compared to April's 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 11 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 132 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in relation to population size. This ratio, while modest compared to larger urban centres, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces. The population context further illustrates that 330 crimes in a community of 43,446 residents equates to a relatively low overall rate, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting show marked deviations from UK averages. These figures, when viewed alongside the local landscape, suggest that targeted efforts in high-risk areas may help maintain the current trajectory.