February 2026 Source: Police.uk
CM5 Crime Intelligence Report
CM5 recorded 69 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 4.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.4% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
69trending_up +4.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.84per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
601
Within CM5 district
Epping Forest
11,812
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Green Walk Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Epping Road Map | total: 3 Vehicle crime: 2 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| Coopersale Lane Map | total: 3 Public order: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| Dacres Gate Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| Elstar Road Map | total: 3 Drugs: 1 Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| St James' Avenue Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Lake View Map | total: 2 Other theft: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Mount Road Map | total: 2 Public order: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Park/Open Space Map | total: 2 Vehicle crime: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Garnon Mead Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
33
47.8%
Vehicle Crime
12
17.4%
Other Theft
6
8.7%
Other Crime
4
5.8%
Public Order
4
5.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
3
4.3%
Anti-social Behaviour
2
2.9%
Shoplifting
2
2.9%
Drug Offences
2
2.9%
Burglary
1
1.4%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +4.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -1.4%
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