Residents in Cheshunt West, Hertfordshire, saw an increase in reported crimes during December 2025, according to police figures published on Feb 2, 2026. There were 219 incidents recorded in the area for December, up from 185 in November.
The rise was largely driven by reports recorded under the ‘Violence and Sexual Offences’ category, which increased from 51 cases in November to 74 in December. Hertfordshire Constabulary’s monthly briefing and the research briefing note that the festive period can bring increased social activity and alcohol-related incidents; the 18.4% rise in total incidents is higher than the ward’s three-year average.
Official neighbourhood data on police.uk shows that while violence reports rose, other types of crime such as burglary remained broadly unchanged — a finding that contrasts with some social-media concerns about holiday-season break-ins.
The research briefing also notes that standard departmental responses indicate the force is analysing the December figures to determine whether incidents were linked to particular night-time venues or were isolated domestic cases. Local residents have previously called for greater police visibility and improved street lighting in parts of the neighbourhood to help enhance public safety.
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