Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey Paternoster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey Paternoster

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey Paternoster, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey Paternoster crime rate of 3.15 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 Paternoster, encompassing approximately 12,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Waltham Abbey Paternoster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallion Court with total crimes: 5
  • Amwell Court with total crimes: 4
  • Tillingham Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Waltham Abbey Paternoster?

To understand the safety of Waltham Abbey Paternoster, we need to analyze Waltham Abbey Paternoster 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 Paternoster reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 461 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey Paternoster witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey Paternoster experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 455 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey Paternoster witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Waltham Abbey Paternoster 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 Paternoster Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waltham Abbey Paternoster has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey Paternoster crimes were 461. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey Paternoster in 2024 was 38.23 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey Paternoster were around 455 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.73 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 9 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
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 Paternoster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 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 Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202520
December 202414
November 202421
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202432
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20249
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey Paternoster in March 2025

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

1. Mallion Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Amwell Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tillingham Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Neal Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highfield Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stanway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Abbotts Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bromefield Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cullings Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Paternoster Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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