Crime Rate in Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing

The total recorded crimes in Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing crime rate of 374.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Silverwood Close with total crimes: 12
  • Green Close with total crimes: 4
  • High Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing?

To understand the safety of Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing, we need to analyze Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 378 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 362 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 374.83 ranking 17th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing crimes were 378. The crime rate of Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing in 2024 was 5060.24 (year) or 421.69 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4846.05 (year) or 403.84 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing)CrimesRank (Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing)CrimesRank (Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
Epping Hemnall97 2505 7583 5
Waltham Abbey South West57 5981 3855 3
Passingford69 4801 4777 4
Loughton St Mary's41 9621 5434 10
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common56 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill34 11455 10507 7
Loughton Roding44 7254 24305 21
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane31 15459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster41 8461 8455 9
Chigwell Village39 10367 15388 14
Buckhurst Hill West32 14442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East14 27331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton33 13383 12392 13
Waltham Abbey North East33 12295 21243 25
Loughton Forest26 20382 13355 16
Loughton Fairmead24 21357 16304 22
Loughton St John's29 16282 22324 20
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash18 24310 19339 17
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 18348 17256 23
North Weald Bassett27 19300 20336 18
Lower Nazeing22 22272 23331 19
Theydon Bois18 23179 27185 26
Shelley10 31187 26245 24
Roydon13 28214 25179 27
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 25169 28144 29
Chigwell Row16 26136 30119 31
Lambourne12 29137 29169 28
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20258
April 202518
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20254
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing postcode area is presented below.

1. Silverwood Close (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Green Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. High Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. The Heights (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Waltham Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Tylers Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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