Crime Rate in Loughton Roding: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Roding

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Roding, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Roding crime rate of 1.37 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loughton Roding Crime Hotspots

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

  • South View Road with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broomfield Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Loughton Roding has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)CrimesRank (Loughton Roding)
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
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
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 Roding Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Loughton Roding in May 2025

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

1. South View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Valley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broomfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Bradwell Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. The Sidings (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Southern Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Malvern Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Danbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Avondale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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