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 May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey Paternoster crime rate of 2.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Waltham Abbey Paternoster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neal Court with total crimes: 4
  • Hillhouse with total crimes: 4
  • Wrangley 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Waltham Abbey Paternoster has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Paternoster)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Paternoster)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Paternoster)
Waltham Abbey High Beach78 21,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway99 11,029 21,087 2
Waltham Abbey South West43 6981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's64 3621 5434 10
Passingford63 4801 4777 4
Epping Hemnall29 11505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common57 5612 6517 6
Grange Hill43 7455 10507 7
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane30 10459 9467 8
Buckhurst Hill West33 8442 11427 11
Loughton Alderton31 9383 12392 13
Buckhurst Hill East27 16331 18401 12
Loughton Forest27 15382 13355 16
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 13348 17256 23
Chigwell Village28 14367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing16 24378 14362 15
Loughton Fairmead20 20357 16304 22
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
North Weald Bassett18 21300 20336 18
Loughton St John's25 18282 22324 20
Lower Nazeing14 27272 23331 19
Waltham Abbey North East25 19295 21243 25
Loughton Roding14 26254 24305 21
Lambourne18 22137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 23169 28144 29
Shelley13 28187 26245 24
Roydon16 25214 25179 27
Theydon Bois10 29179 27185 26
Moreton and Fyfield4 3283 31123 30
Chigwell Row7 30136 30119 31
Lower Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Waltham Abbey Paternoster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 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 (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202523
March 202512
February 202513
January 202520
December 202414
November 202421
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Neal Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Hillhouse (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
3. Wrangley Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sudicamps Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Oxleys Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Homefield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Princesfield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Upshire Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Farmers Court (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Tillingham Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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