Cheshunt Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cheshunt's crime rate for October 2025 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.2% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure, while slightly elevated, reflects a mix of crime types that align with the area's character as a built-up district within Broxbourne. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequently reported category, accounting for 26.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.1% and shoplifting at 15.1%. These patterns are consistent with areas that balance residential communities with commercial activity, where public spaces can become focal points for both violent and non-violent crime. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributed to fluctuations in certain categories. For instance, the rise in anti-social behaviour may be partially explained by increased social gatherings and reduced visibility, while the drop in burglary could reflect heightened community vigilance or targeted police initiatives. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average—specifically 17% below for violence and sexual offences—suggests that Cheshunt's built-up environment may have features that deter more severe incidents. The data also reveals a stark contrast between property crimes and violent crimes, with shoplifting and vehicle crime contributing significantly to the property crime category. These figures, when contextualised within the area's geography and demographics, provide a clearer picture of the local crime profile and the factors that may influence it.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in October 2025 was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to two incidents. This sharp rise, though still a small absolute number, highlights a vulnerability in personal security that may warrant community attention. Conversely, burglary and robbery both fell by 50%, a significant drop that could reflect improved local policing or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in commercial areas. Anti-social behaviour saw a 29.8% increase, climbing to 74 incidents, placing Cheshunt 35% above the UK average for this category. This surge may be linked to Halloween activities or the transition to darker evenings. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 26.4% to 53 incidents, indicating a seasonal dip in retail crime as the holiday shopping season approaches. The overall crime mix shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 26.8% of all incidents, compared to 21.1% for anti-social behaviour, illustrating a balance between personal safety concerns and community disorder.

Cheshunt's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 8.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.9 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a potential shift in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the overall trend but does not capture the nuances of individual crime types. When scaled to the local population of 43,446, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 124 residents. This rate is slightly above the UK average but remains within a range consistent with similar built-up areas. The drop in burglary and robbery rates, coupled with the rise in anti-social behaviour, indicates a combination of factors influencing local crime dynamics. These figures provide context for residents and stakeholders to assess the area's safety profile against both historical trends and national benchmarks.