Crime Rate in Buckhurst Hill West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckhurst Hill West

The total recorded crimes in Buckhurst Hill West, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckhurst Hill West crime rate of 2.96 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 Buckhurst Hill West, encompassing approximately 11,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Buckhurst Hill West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chandos Close with total crimes: 3
  • Langfords with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buckhurst Hill West?

To understand the safety of Buckhurst Hill West, we need to analyze Buckhurst Hill West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Buckhurst Hill West reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 442 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckhurst Hill West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Buckhurst Hill West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 427 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckhurst Hill West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Buckhurst Hill West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Buckhurst Hill West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buckhurst Hill West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Buckhurst Hill West crimes were 442. The crime rate of Buckhurst Hill West in 2024 was 39.70 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckhurst Hill West were around 427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.36 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)CrimesRank (Buckhurst Hill West)
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
Waltham Abbey Paternoster28 12461 8455 9
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

Buckhurst Hill 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 (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 20249
November 20244
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20258
January 202513
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Buckhurst Hill West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buckhurst Hill West postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chandos Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Langfords (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Duchess Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Monkham'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Field Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. King'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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