Crime Rate in Epping Hemnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epping Hemnall

The total recorded crimes in Epping Hemnall, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epping Hemnall crime rate of 4.36 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 Epping Hemnall, encompassing approximately 6,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Epping Hemnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Institute Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hemnall Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Epping Hemnall?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Epping Hemnall reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 505 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Epping Hemnall witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Epping Hemnall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 583 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Epping Hemnall witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Epping Hemnall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Epping Hemnall has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Epping Hemnall crimes were 505. The crime rate of Epping Hemnall in 2024 was 75.92 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epping Hemnall were around 583 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.65 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)
Waltham Abbey High Beach78 21,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway99 11,029 21,087 2
Waltham Abbey South West43 6981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's64 3621 5434 10
Passingford63 4801 4777 4
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common57 5612 6517 6
Grange Hill43 7455 10507 7
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane30 10459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster28 12461 8455 9
Buckhurst Hill West33 8442 11427 11
Loughton Alderton31 9383 12392 13
Buckhurst Hill East27 16331 18401 12
Loughton Forest27 15382 13355 16
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 13348 17256 23
Chigwell Village28 14367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing16 24378 14362 15
Loughton Fairmead20 20357 16304 22
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
North Weald Bassett18 21300 20336 18
Loughton St John's25 18282 22324 20
Lower Nazeing14 27272 23331 19
Waltham Abbey North East25 19295 21243 25
Loughton Roding14 26254 24305 21
Lambourne18 22137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 23169 28144 29
Shelley13 28187 26245 24
Roydon16 25214 25179 27
Theydon Bois10 29179 27185 26
Moreton and Fyfield4 3283 31123 30
Chigwell Row7 30136 30119 31
Lower Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Epping Hemnall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 202411
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Epping Hemnall in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Institute Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hemnall Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stewards Green Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Coopersale Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Verrall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Kendal Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Epping (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Addison Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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