Crime Rate in Moreton and Fyfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moreton and Fyfield

The total recorded crimes in Moreton and Fyfield, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moreton and Fyfield crime rate of 86.81 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 Moreton and Fyfield, encompassing approximately 57 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moreton and Fyfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Herons Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Moreton and Fyfield?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Moreton and Fyfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 83 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moreton and Fyfield recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Moreton and Fyfield had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 123 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moreton and Fyfield recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moreton and Fyfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moreton and Fyfield has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 86.81 ranking 32th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Moreton and Fyfield crimes were 83. The crime rate of Moreton and Fyfield in 2024 was 1440.97 (year) or 120.08 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moreton and Fyfield were around 123 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2135.42 (year) or 177.95 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moreton and Fyfield)CrimesRank (Moreton and Fyfield)CrimesRank (Moreton and Fyfield)
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
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
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Moreton and Fyfield 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

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May 20251
December 20241

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

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May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Moreton and Fyfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moreton and Fyfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Herons Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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