Crime Rate in Theydon Bois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Theydon Bois

The total recorded crimes in Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Theydon Bois crime rate of 3.75 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 Theydon Bois, encompassing approximately 4,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Theydon Bois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loughton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Abridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Coppice Row with total crimes: 2

How safe is Theydon Bois?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Theydon Bois demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 179 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Theydon Bois recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Theydon Bois had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 185 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Theydon Bois recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Theydon Bois Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Theydon Bois has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 23th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Theydon Bois crimes were 179. The crime rate of Theydon Bois in 2024 was 37.29 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Theydon Bois were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.54 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)
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
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

Theydon Bois 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 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

High Crime Locations Theydon Bois in July 2025

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

1. Loughton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Abridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Coppice Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barnmead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chestnut Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Piercing Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Sidney Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Forest Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.