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 July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey South West crime rate of 14.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Waltham Abbey South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harveyfields with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Milton Court 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 July 2025 the Waltham Abbey South West has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 14.07 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey South West)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
Epping Hemnall97 2505 7583 5
Passingford69 4801 4777 4
Loughton St Mary's41 9621 5434 10
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common56 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill34 11455 10507 7
Loughton Roding44 7254 24305 21
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane31 15459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster41 8461 8455 9
Chigwell Village39 10367 15388 14
Buckhurst Hill West32 14442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East14 27331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton33 13383 12392 13
Waltham Abbey North East33 12295 21243 25
Loughton Forest26 20382 13355 16
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing28 17378 14362 15
Loughton Fairmead24 21357 16304 22
Loughton St John's29 16282 22324 20
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash18 24310 19339 17
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 18348 17256 23
North Weald Bassett27 19300 20336 18
Lower Nazeing22 22272 23331 19
Theydon Bois18 23179 27185 26
Shelley10 31187 26245 24
Roydon13 28214 25179 27
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings17 25169 28144 29
Chigwell Row16 26136 30119 31
Lambourne12 29137 29169 28
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Waltham Abbey South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202524
May 202513
April 202517
March 202518
February 202522
January 202510
December 20245
November 202424
October 202428
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey South West in July 2025

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

1. Harveyfields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Milton Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. Grove Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Greenyard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Howard Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Denny Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cartersfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenfield Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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