Crime Rate in Lower Nazeing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Nazeing

The total recorded crimes in Lower Nazeing, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Nazeing crime rate of 16.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lower Nazeing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield Close with total crimes: 9
  • Meadgate Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Leonards Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lower Nazeing has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 16.83 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Nazeing)CrimesRank (Lower Nazeing)CrimesRank (Lower Nazeing)
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
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
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

Lower Nazeing 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 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 202412

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Lower Nazeing in July 2025

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

1. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Meadgate Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. St Leonards Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Barnard Acres (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Nazeingbury Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
6. Nazeing Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadgate Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sedge Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodland Barns (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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