Crime Rates at Edinburgh Crescent, Waltham Cross, EN8 7QZ

Edinburgh Crescent area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds , and the 128th highest crime rate of 287 local areas in Broxbourne .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Edinburgh Crescent (EN8 7QZ) in the last 12 months was 68.9 per 1,000 residents and was 19.5% higher than the Cheshunt South and Theobalds average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Theft from the person ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -48.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edinburgh Crescent (EN8 7QZ), the main crime hotspot is near B176. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.