Crime Rate in Grange Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grange Hill

The total recorded crimes in Grange Hill, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grange Hill crime rate of 2.40 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 Grange Hill, encompassing approximately 17,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Grange Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • High Meadows with total crimes: 5
  • Copperfield with total crimes: 5

How safe is Grange Hill?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Grange Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 455 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grange Hill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Grange Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 507 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grange Hill witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grange Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grange Hill has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 7th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Grange Hill crimes were 455. The crime rate of Grange Hill in 2024 was 25.43 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grange Hill were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.34 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grange Hill)CrimesRank (Grange Hill)CrimesRank (Grange Hill)
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 Hemnall29 11505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common57 5612 6517 6
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

Grange Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 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 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 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 (20 incidents) and then Public order 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 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202513
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 20248
October 202419
September 202420
August 202420
July 202414
June 202442
May 202415

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Grange Hill in May 2025

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

1. Limes Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
2. High Meadows (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Copperfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Trotwood (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Shrubberies (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Winifred'S Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Copperfield (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dacre Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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