Crime Rate in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common

The total recorded crimes in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common crime rate of 5.29 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 Lindsey and Thornwood Common, encompassing approximately 10,589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Place with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Beulah Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 612 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 517 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common crimes were 612. The crime rate of Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common in 2024 was 57.79 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common were around 517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.82 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)
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
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
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

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202415
November 202410
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20259
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202523
April 202513
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Beech Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Beulah Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Winch View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. B1393 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Star Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lindsey Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Albany Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Coronation Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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