Crime Rate in Epping Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epping Forest

The total recorded crimes in Epping Forest, Epping Forest in January 2025 are around 872 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epping Forest crime rate of 6.46 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 Epping Forest, encompassing approximately 134,980 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (309) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (131) incidents (50.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (77) incidents (-11.49% decrease)
Epping Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • London Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sewardstone Road with total crimes: 12

Epping Forest Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Epping Forest?

To understand the safety of Epping Forest, we need to analyze Epping Forest crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Epping Forest has recorded 12,979 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 96.15 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 150 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,779 crimes with a crime rate of 94.67, ranking it 132 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Epping Forest reported a higher crime volume than the Essex average, with 12,979 crimes compared to 11,188. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Epping Forest recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Epping Forest experienced a greater number of crimes than the Essex average, with 12,779 crimes compared to 10,805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Epping Forest recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Epping Forest is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Epping Forest has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Epping Forest Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Waltham Abbey High Beach (81 crimes), and the safest, Lambourne (1 crimes), is 80 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Epping Forest.

Similarly, the area of Waltham Abbey West & Outer (132 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Theydon Bois & Abridge (18 crimes), with a difference of 114 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Epping Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waltham Abbey High Beach81
Loughton St Mary's61
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common58
Waltham Abbey South West48
Loughton Broadway46

Safest Wards:

Lower Sheering8
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings8
Roydon7
Moreton and Fyfield4
Lambourne1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Waltham Abbey West & Outer132
Loughton North72
Loughton East68
Buckhurst Hill68
Epping North58

Safest Areas:

Roydon, Lower Nazeing & Epping Green36
Loughton South34
Epping South33
Chigwell30
Theydon Bois & Abridge18

Epping Forest Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Epping Forest has recorded 872 crimes with crime rate of 6.46 ranking 176th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Epping Forest crimes were 12,979. The crime rate of Epping Forest in 2024 was 96.15 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 150 danzarous in the UK. Epping Forest ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epping Forest were around 12,779 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.67 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking 132 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Epping Forest ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Epping Forest

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 113,699 123,581 12
Rochford313 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford505 76,354 95,858 10
Castle Point447 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree832 911,752 811,413 8
Brentwood425 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,218 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,123 616,768 615,876 5
Tendring1,058 315,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,478 220,557 220,839 2
Harlow849 110,933 111,148 1

Epping Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (309 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 309 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (337 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (121 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (323 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (106 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (354 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (135 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 304 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (680 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (240 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 584 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202435
November 202472
October 202464
September 202464
August 202487
July 202480
June 2024142

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 184 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202421
November 202435
October 202418
September 202425
August 202429
July 202421
June 202422

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 202426

A total of 547 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202567
December 202453
November 202471
October 202472
September 202440
August 202458
July 202468
June 2024118

A total of 2891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 361.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 680 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025309
December 2024309
November 2024275
October 2024337
September 2024323
August 2024354
July 2024304
June 2024680

A total of 634 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202457
November 202465
October 202476
September 202456
August 202481
July 202481
June 2024160

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 20242
July 20244
June 202422

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20249
November 202416
October 202422
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 400 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202475
November 202457
October 202437
September 202438
August 202431
July 202424
June 2024102

A total of 1084 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 135.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025131
December 202487
November 2024129
October 2024121
September 2024106
August 2024126
July 2024144
June 2024240

A total of 852 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 106.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202555
December 202474
November 202482
October 202495
September 202468
August 2024135
July 2024109
June 2024234

A total of 703 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 87.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 202487
November 202499
October 202478
September 202456
August 2024112
July 202474
June 2024120

A total of 624 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 78.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202458
November 202463
October 202457
September 202466
August 202493
July 202473
June 2024152

High Crime Locations Epping Forest in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Epping Forest postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
2. London Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Sewardstone Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
5. Daws Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Daws Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3

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