Crime Rate in Loughton Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Forest

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Forest, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Forest crime rate of 3.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Loughton Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Loughton Forest has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)CrimesRank (Loughton Forest)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
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
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 Forest 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
June 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20247
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Loughton Forest in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Naffenton Rise (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. High Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Warren Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Algers Mead (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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