New crime statistics from Hertfordshire Constabulary show that Cheshunt West recorded 172 total offences during February 2026, 15% less than in January. Data for the area highlights ongoing challenges with local crime, as the town currently ranks as the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Hertfordshire.
The latest figures indicate that the most common types of crime reported in Cheshunt West were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents. This was followed by 41 reports of shoplifting, 27 reports of anti-social behaviour, and 13 reports categorized as other theft. Overall, the crime rate in the town is 17 per cent higher than the county average.
Local authorities are continuing to focus on specific areas of concern. Policing priorities for the coming months include addressing retail theft at Brookfield Shopping Centre and tackling anti-social vehicle use in Goffs Oak. These efforts are managed through the Broxbourne Community Safety Partnership, which operates under the direction of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Chief Inspector Patrick McPeake, who previously served as a police constable in the town, now oversees policing operations for the borough. While retail crime remains a significant issue—with shoplifting rates in the area currently 1.74 times the national average—the town is not part of a current digital reporting pilot scheme known as ShopSafe Alert, which is being trialled in other parts of the county.
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