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Burglary Rates in Waltham Cross

Broxbourne, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Waltham Cross recorded 67 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 55% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

67

5.25 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,602

125.5 per 1,000 residents

55% above the UK average96% above the East of England regional average

How does Waltham Cross rank?

Within Broxbourne

1 of 10 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

86th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
3
6
8
8
6
9
7
8
5
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
471
29%
Other Crime
319
20%
Anti-social Behaviour
311
19%
Shoplifting
168
10%
Vehicle Crime
129
8%
Burglary
67
4%
Theft from Person
49
3%
Drug Offences
47
3%
Robbery
41
3%

Property mix in Waltham Cross

Source: Census 2021 · 5,262 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 23%Terraced 31%Flats 40%

The most common property type in Waltham Cross is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Waltham Cross homeowners

Most homes in Waltham Cross are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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