WHEATCROFT, EN7 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN7 6JU

WHEATCROFT, EN7 6JU, Broxbourne has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This EN7 6JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN7 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN7 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN7 6JU, encompassing approximately 3787 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EN7 6JU area, explore the EN7 6JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

EN7 6JU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Wheatcroft with total crimes: 4
  • Harkness with total crimes: 2

WHEATCROFT, EN7 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.4126.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.02-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.64350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.98-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour143.96133.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.70-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.6270.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.5833.33%
Public order41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.83180.00%
Shoplifting103.70-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.6414.29%
Vehicle crime32.11-25.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.2240.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.5128.57%
Violence and sexual offences74.75-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-28.57%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.35-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.7071.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.17-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2513.208.70%
Anti-social behaviour126.609.09%
Violence and sexual offences73.17-50.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.52475.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.7083.33%
Burglary32.90200.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8775.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-14.29%
Shoplifting41.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.64-53.33%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-20.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.880.00%
Shoplifting123.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.170.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202417
June 202410
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202425
January 202423
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 202414
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN7 6JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wheatcroft
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Harkness
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Flamstead End Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Oakview Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Brampton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Betjeman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Longfield Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brookfield Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. B156
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Wellers Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Paradise Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jacksons Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Leaforis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1