Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appleby Street area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 31st 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 Appleby Street (EN7 6QP) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appleby Street (EN7 6QP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Glover Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Headingley Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spencer Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sycamore Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Laurels | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hammond Close | Under investigation |
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