Crime Rate in Chigwell Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chigwell Village

The total recorded crimes in Chigwell Village, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chigwell Village crime rate of 11.73 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
Chigwell Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • The Childers 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 July 2025 the Chigwell Village has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 11.73 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)CrimesRank (Chigwell Village)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
Epping Hemnall97 2505 7583 5
Waltham Abbey South West57 5981 3855 3
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
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

Chigwell Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 20258
April 202513
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. The Childers (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. High Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Great Owl Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Chigwell Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B173 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Pudding Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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