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 May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey South West crime rate of 10.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waltham Abbey South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howard Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rue De St Lawrence with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Waltham Abbey South West has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 10.62 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)
Waltham Abbey High Beach78 21,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway99 11,029 21,087 2
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
Waltham Abbey Paternoster28 12461 8455 9
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202518
February 202522
January 202510
December 20245
November 202424
October 202428
September 202414
August 202420
July 202429

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 202419
September 202411
August 202422
July 202417

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey South West in May 2025

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

1. Howard Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
2. Rue De St Lawrence (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Roman Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Cartersfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Flagstaff Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Grove Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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