Total Crime Rate
64.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acton Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cheshunt South and Theobalds , and the 141st 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 Acton Close (EN8 8SN) in the last 12 months was 64.6 per 1,000 residents and was 12.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Acton Close (EN8 8SN), the main crime hotspot is near Lynton Parade. Police recorded 71 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cheshunt South and Theobalds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lynton Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Meredith Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Burleigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burleigh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burleigh Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossbrook Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meredith Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Northfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossbrook Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Northfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Northfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | King Arthur Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | King Arthur Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Walnut Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | King Arthur Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Arthur Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lynton Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lynton Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lynton Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynton Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Friends Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynton Parade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Albury Ride | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albury Ride | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Guinevere Gardens | Under investigation |
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