Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longfield Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 6th lowest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longfield Lane (EN7 6AL) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 92.2% lower than the Flamstead End average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Longfield Lane (EN7 6AL), the main crime hotspot is near Betjeman Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 9 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 | Cavell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Betjeman Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Frensham | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cavell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Cavell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Perriors Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Perriors Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Perriors Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacksons Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cavell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacksons Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacksons Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacksons Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jacksons Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jacksons Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Leaforis Road | — |
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