Crime Rate in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village

The total recorded crimes in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village crime rate of 532.03 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 Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village, encompassing approximately 92 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Harlow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 348 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 256 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 532.03 ranking 7th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village crimes were 348. The crime rate of Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village in 2024 was 3778.50 (year) or 314.88 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2779.59 (year) or 231.63 (month) ranking 23 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
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

Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 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 Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total26
Vehicle crime21
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
2. Harlow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Hobbs Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hazlewood Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hastingwood Park (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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