Crime Rate in Loughton Broadway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Broadway

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Broadway, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Broadway crime rate of 7.52 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 Loughton Broadway, encompassing approximately 10,774 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Loughton Broadway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Rochford Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Loughton Broadway?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Broadway reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 1,029 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughton Broadway witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Broadway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Loughton Broadway witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Broadway Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Loughton Broadway has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 7.52 ranking 3th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Broadway crimes were 1,029. The crime rate of Loughton Broadway in 2024 was 95.51 (year) or 7.96 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Broadway were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.89 (year) or 8.41 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Epping Hemnall97 2505 7583 5
Waltham Abbey South West57 5981 3855 3
Passingford69 4801 4777 4
Loughton St Mary's41 9621 5434 10
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common56 6612 6517 6
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

Loughton Broadway 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 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202517
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202537
May 202521
April 202524
March 202532
February 202517
January 202512
December 202416
November 202417
October 202422
September 202412
August 202439

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202521
April 202518
March 202512
February 202523
January 20256
December 202417
November 202413
October 202421
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20259
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20247
August 20244

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Loughton Broadway in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rochford Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
4. Barrington Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Torrington Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sandford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lytton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Collard Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Barrington Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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