Crime Rate in Roydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roydon

The total recorded crimes in Roydon, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roydon crime rate of 31.07 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 Roydon, encompassing approximately 289 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Roydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Dobb'S Weir Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Roydon?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Roydon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 214 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roydon recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roydon had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 179 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roydon recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roydon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roydon has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 31.07 ranking 31th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Roydon crimes were 214. The crime rate of Roydon in 2024 was 738.70 (year) or 61.56 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roydon were around 179 crimes with yearly crime rate of 617.88 (year) or 51.49 (month) ranking 27 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
North Weald Bassett24 18300 20336 18
Loughton Roding18 25254 24305 21
Shelley19 22187 26245 24
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

Roydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Roydon in March 2025

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

1. Avenue Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dobb'S Weir Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Temple Mead (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Woodredon Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Kingsmead Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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