Crime Rate in Loughton Roding: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Roding

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Roding, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Roding crime rate of 4.31 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 Roding, encompassing approximately 10,216 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Loughton Roding Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malvern Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Valley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bradwell Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Loughton Roding?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Roding demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 254 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loughton Roding recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Roding had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 305 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loughton Roding recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Roding Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Loughton Roding has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 7th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Roding crimes were 254. The crime rate of Loughton Roding in 2024 was 24.86 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Roding were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.85 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)
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
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 Roding 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 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 Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
September 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Loughton Roding in July 2025

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

1. Malvern Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Valley Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Bradwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kirby Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Barncroft Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stonards Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lancaster Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. South View Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. River Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Broomfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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