Crime Rates at Longfield Lane, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6AN

Longfield Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 34th 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 6AN) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longfield Lane (EN7 6AN), the main crime hotspot is near Wheatcroft. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.