Crime Rate in Loughton Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Forest

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Forest, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Forest crime rate of 3.56 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 Forest, encompassing approximately 7,591 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loughton Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Loughton Forest?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 382 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughton Forest witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Forest had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 355 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Loughton Forest witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Forest Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loughton Forest has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 15th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Forest crimes were 382. The crime rate of Loughton Forest in 2024 was 50.32 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Forest were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.76 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)
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
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

Loughton Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 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
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Loughton Forest in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Warren Hill (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lower Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Algers Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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