Crime Rate in North Weald Bassett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Weald Bassett

The total recorded crimes in North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Weald Bassett crime rate of 9.04 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 North Weald Bassett, encompassing approximately 2,655 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Weald Bassett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blenheim Square with total crimes: 3
  • Dukes Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blackhorse Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is North Weald Bassett?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, North Weald Bassett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 300 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Weald Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Weald Bassett had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 336 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Weald Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Weald Bassett Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Weald Bassett has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 9.04 ranking 18th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total North Weald Bassett crimes were 300. The crime rate of North Weald Bassett in 2024 was 112.96 (year) or 9.41 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Weald Bassett were around 336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.51 (year) or 10.54 (month) ranking 18 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
Lower Nazeing26 16272 23331 19
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
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

North Weald Bassett 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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 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 Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202432
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
April 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations North Weald Bassett in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Weald Bassett postcode area is presented below.

1. Blenheim Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dukes Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Blackhorse Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tempest Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Wheelers Farm Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Pike Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Epping Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hows Mead (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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