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 May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village crime rate of 304.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glovers Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Rye Hill Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 304.02 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village)CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village)CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village)
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
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
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

Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 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 (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202524
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village in May 2025

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

1. Glovers Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
3. Rye Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Primley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hastingwood Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Foster Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Hastingwood Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. New Way Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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