February 2026 Source: Police.uk
CM16 Crime Intelligence Report
CM16 recorded 116 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 11.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 0.9% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
116trending_up +11.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
4.87per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
983
Within CM16 district
Epping Forest
23,835
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Map | total: 8 Shoplifting: 3 Bicycle theft: 1 | 8 |
| Star Lane Map | total: 4 Shoplifting: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Lion Court Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| Hemnall Street Map | total: 3 Drugs: 1 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| Barnmead Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| High Road Map | total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| Ambrose Crescent Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Clover Leas Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| St John'S Road Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Grove Lane Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
49
42.2%
Anti-social Behaviour
16
13.8%
Vehicle Crime
12
10.3%
Other Theft
7
6.0%
Shoplifting
6
5.2%
Public Order
6
5.2%
Other Crime
6
5.2%
Burglary
5
4.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
4.3%
Robbery
2
1.7%
Drug Offences
1
0.9%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.9%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +11.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +0.9%
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