Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey South West

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey South West, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey South West crime rate of 14.81 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 South West, encompassing approximately 4,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Waltham Abbey South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Court with total crimes: 9
  • Howard Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Waltham Abbey South West?

To understand the safety of Waltham Abbey South West, we need to analyze Waltham Abbey South West 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 South West reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 981 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey South West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 855 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey South West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

In March 2025 the Waltham Abbey South West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 14.81 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey South West crimes were 981. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey South West in 2024 was 242.22 (year) or 20.18 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey South West were around 855 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.11 (year) or 17.59 (month) ranking 3 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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (19 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 Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202522
January 202510
December 20245
November 202424
October 202428
September 202414
August 202420
July 202429
June 202434
May 202417
April 202423

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 202419
September 202411
August 202422
July 202417
June 202446
May 202430
April 202420

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey South West in March 2025

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

1. Grove Court (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Howard Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brooker Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Flagstaff Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Christie Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bradley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Rue De St Lawrence (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barge Yard (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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