Crime Rates at Walnut Tree Close, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, EN8 8NH

Walnut Tree Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds , and the 135th highest 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 Walnut Tree Close (EN8 8NH) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 15.4% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walnut Tree Close (EN8 8NH), the main crime hotspot is near Turner'S Hill. Police recorded 100 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.