Crime Rate in Theydon Bois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Theydon Bois

The total recorded crimes in Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Theydon Bois crime rate of 3.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Theydon Bois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Row with total crimes: 2
  • The Green 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Theydon Bois has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 26th 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.

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
Roydon9 31214 25179 27
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

Theydon Bois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 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 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Theydon Bois in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Poplar Row (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. B172 (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Forest Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Abridge Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Avenue Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Red Oaks Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Robin'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buxton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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