Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey High Beach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey High Beach

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey High Beach, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey High Beach crime rate of 441.18 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 Waltham Abbey High Beach, encompassing approximately 136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waltham Abbey High Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mott Street with total crimes: 12
  • Beechview Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Bury Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Waltham Abbey High Beach?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Waltham Abbey High Beach reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 1,179 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey High Beach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey High Beach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 1,092 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey High Beach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Waltham Abbey High Beach has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Waltham Abbey High Beach Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waltham Abbey High Beach has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 441.18 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey High Beach crimes were 1,179. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey High Beach in 2024 was 8669.12 (year) or 722.43 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey High Beach were around 1,092 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8029.41 (year) or 669.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)
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
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

Waltham Abbey High Beach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 202418
June 202424
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
January 202539
December 202421
November 202418
October 202415
September 202436
August 202427
July 202439
June 202490
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 202412
October 202418
August 20249
July 202427
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 202412
November 202412
September 20249
August 202424
July 202412
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
November 202418
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249
July 202421
June 202424
May 202415
April 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20243
October 20249
June 202412

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey High Beach in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Waltham Abbey High Beach postcode area is presented below.

1. Mott Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime3
2. Beechview Drive (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bury Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Butlers Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Mott Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Paul'S Nursery Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Crown Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Rugged Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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