Crime Rate in Lower Nazeing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Nazeing

The total recorded crimes in Lower Nazeing, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Nazeing crime rate of 19.89 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 Lower Nazeing, encompassing approximately 1,307 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lower Nazeing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Woodland Barns with total crimes: 4
  • Palmers Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lower Nazeing?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Lower Nazeing demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 272 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lower Nazeing recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lower Nazeing had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 331 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Nazeing recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Nazeing Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lower Nazeing has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 19.89 ranking 16th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Nazeing crimes were 272. The crime rate of Lower Nazeing in 2024 was 208.08 (year) or 17.34 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Nazeing were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 253.21 (year) or 21.10 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)
Waltham Abbey High Beach60 51,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway70 11,029 21,087 2
Passingford66 2801 4777 4
Waltham Abbey South West60 4981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's61 3621 5434 10
Epping Hemnall33 10505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common59 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill31 11455 10507 7
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village49 7348 17256 23
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane29 12459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster38 8461 8455 9
Loughton St John's36 9282 22324 20
Buckhurst Hill West28 13442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East24 19331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton23 20383 12392 13
Loughton Forest21 21382 13355 16
Chigwell Village26 15367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing18 23378 14362 15
Waltham Abbey North East28 14295 21243 25
Loughton Fairmead18 24357 16304 22
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
North Weald Bassett24 18300 20336 18
Loughton Roding18 25254 24305 21
Shelley19 22187 26245 24
Roydon9 31214 25179 27
Theydon Bois17 26179 27185 26
Chigwell Row16 27136 30119 31
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30
Lower Sheering2 3270 3278 32

Lower Nazeing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (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 Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20245

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lower Nazeing in March 2025

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

1. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Woodland Barns (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
3. Palmers Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Paynes Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Middle Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. St Leonards Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lake Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Nazeing Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sedge Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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