Crime Rate in Buckhurst Hill West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckhurst Hill West

The total recorded crimes in Buckhurst Hill West, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckhurst Hill West crime rate of 2.87 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 West, encompassing approximately 11,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Buckhurst Hill West Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Side with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buckhurst Hill West?

To understand the safety of Buckhurst Hill West, we need to analyze Buckhurst Hill West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 442 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckhurst Hill West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Buckhurst Hill West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 427 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckhurst Hill West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Buckhurst Hill West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Buckhurst Hill West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buckhurst Hill West has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 14th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Buckhurst Hill West crimes were 442. The crime rate of Buckhurst Hill West in 2024 was 39.70 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckhurst Hill West were around 427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.36 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)
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 East14 27331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton33 13383 12392 13
Waltham Abbey North East33 12295 21243 25
Loughton Forest26 20382 13355 16
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing28 17378 14362 15
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

Buckhurst Hill West 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 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (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 Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202513
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20244
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 202513
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Buckhurst Hill West in July 2025

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

1. High Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Forest Side (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Andrews Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Buckhurst Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stag Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princes Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kings Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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