Crime Rate in Chigwell Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chigwell Village

The total recorded crimes in Chigwell Village, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chigwell Village crime rate of 8.42 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 Chigwell Village, encompassing approximately 3,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chigwell Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Chigwell Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Forest Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chigwell Village?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Chigwell Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 367 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chigwell Village witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Chigwell Village had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 388 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chigwell Village witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Chigwell Village has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chigwell Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chigwell Village has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 14th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Chigwell Village crimes were 367. The crime rate of Chigwell Village in 2024 was 110.35 (year) or 9.20 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chigwell Village were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.66 (year) or 9.72 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)
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
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
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

Chigwell Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Chigwell Village in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chigwell Rise (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Forest Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Luxborough Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Childers (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Grange Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Bramble Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lyndhurst Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Coolgardie Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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