Crime Rate in Buckhurst Hill East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckhurst Hill East

The total recorded crimes in Buckhurst Hill East, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckhurst Hill East crime rate of 2.30 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 Buckhurst Hill East, encompassing approximately 10,438 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buckhurst Hill East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentlow Way with total crimes: 4
  • Boxted Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mountbatten Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buckhurst Hill East?

To understand the safety of Buckhurst Hill East, we need to analyze Buckhurst Hill East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Buckhurst Hill East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 331 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckhurst Hill East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Buckhurst Hill East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 401 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckhurst Hill East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Buckhurst Hill East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Buckhurst Hill East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Buckhurst Hill East has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 19th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Buckhurst Hill East crimes were 331. The crime rate of Buckhurst Hill East in 2024 was 31.71 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckhurst Hill East were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.42 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)
Waltham Abbey High Beach60 51,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway70 11,029 21,087 2
Passingford66 2801 4777 4
Waltham Abbey South West60 4981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's61 3621 5434 10
Epping Hemnall33 10505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common59 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill31 11455 10507 7
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village49 7348 17256 23
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane29 12459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster38 8461 8455 9
Loughton St John's36 9282 22324 20
Buckhurst Hill West28 13442 11427 11
Loughton Alderton23 20383 12392 13
Loughton Forest21 21382 13355 16
Chigwell Village26 15367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing18 23378 14362 15
Waltham Abbey North East28 14295 21243 25
Loughton Fairmead18 24357 16304 22
Lower Nazeing26 16272 23331 19
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
North Weald Bassett24 18300 20336 18
Loughton Roding18 25254 24305 21
Shelley19 22187 26245 24
Roydon9 31214 25179 27
Theydon Bois17 26179 27185 26
Chigwell Row16 27136 30119 31
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

Buckhurst Hill East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Buckhurst Hill East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buckhurst Hill East postcode area is presented below.

1. Pentlow Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Boxted Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mountbatten Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Alfred Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Thaxted Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Buckhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hornbeam Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Birch Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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