Total Crime Rate
145.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fowley Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Waltham Cross , and the 44th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fowley Close (EN8 7QJ) in the last 12 months was 145.3 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% higher than the Waltham Cross average (115.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 46.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fowley Close (EN8 7QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Eleanor Way. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Waltham Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eleanor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eleanor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Barbel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brook Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eleanor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Eleanor Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eleanor Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eleanor Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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