Total Crime Rate
139.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Croft area has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 49th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Croft (EN10 6JZ) in the last 12 months was 139.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% higher than the Flamstead End average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 56.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Croft (EN10 6JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Wormley Lodge Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westlea Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor House Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Curlew Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Road Wormley | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fairfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Fairfield Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orchard Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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