Total Crime Rate
70.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crossbrook Street area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds , and the 123rd 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 Crossbrook Street (EN8 8JQ) in the last 12 months was 70.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 160.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 45.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crossbrook Street (EN8 8JQ), 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.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grenville Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | B176 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Albury Ride | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albury Ride | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grenville Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Grenville Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hedworth Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dairyglen Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Dairyglen Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Friends Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burleigh Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burleigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burleigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B176 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | B176 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meredith Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B176 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossbrook Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossbrook Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B176 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Meredith Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | B176 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | B176 | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | B176 | Under investigation |
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