Crime Rates at Helens Gate, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 0SQ

Helens Gate area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Flamstead End , and the 43rd 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 Helens Gate (EN8 0SQ) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% lower than the Flamstead End average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Helens Gate (EN8 0SQ), the main crime hotspot is near Groom Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.