Crime Rate in Grange Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grange Hill

The total recorded crimes in Grange Hill, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grange Hill crime rate of 1.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Grange Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copperfield with total crimes: 8
  • Hawthorn Way with total crimes: 3
  • Trotwood with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Grange Hill has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 11th 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.

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
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
Chigwell Row16 27136 30119 31
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

Grange Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 20248
October 202419
September 202420
August 202420
July 202414
June 202442
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Grange Hill in March 2025

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

1. Copperfield (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Trotwood (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Limes Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Copperfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. New Forest Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Warren Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Woodland Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Maple Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. High Meadows (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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