Is Cheshunt safe?
Cheshunt recorded 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — about the England average (99.5) and 19% above the East of England average (83.7).
Its safety score is 61/100 (good), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 4,279
- Rate per 1,000
- 100.0
- 1-year trend
- +3.5%
- 3-year trend
- +10.9%
- 5-year trend
- +7.9%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 33
- Per 1,000 residents
- 0.8
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026