Crime Rates at Wacketts, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN7 6BL

Wacketts area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 36th 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 Wacketts (EN7 6BL) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wacketts (EN7 6BL), the main crime hotspot is near Cavell Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.