Crime Rate in Chigwell Row: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chigwell Row

The total recorded crimes in Chigwell Row, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chigwell Row crime rate of 27.63 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 Chigwell Row, encompassing approximately 579 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Chigwell Row Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnymede with total crimes: 3
  • Ingleby Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chigwell Row?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Chigwell Row demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 136 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chigwell Row recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chigwell Row had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 119 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chigwell Row recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chigwell Row Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chigwell Row has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 27.63 ranking 27th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Chigwell Row crimes were 136. The crime rate of Chigwell Row in 2024 was 234.89 (year) or 19.57 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chigwell Row were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.53 (year) or 17.13 (month) ranking 31 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
Buckhurst Hill East24 19331 18401 12
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
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

Chigwell Row Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 202413
November 202411
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Chigwell Row in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chigwell Row postcode area is presented below.

1. Sunnymede (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
2. Ingleby Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Daylop Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sylvan Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Retreat Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Raymond Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lambourne Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehall Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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