Crime Rate in Epping Hemnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epping Hemnall

The total recorded crimes in Epping Hemnall, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epping Hemnall crime rate of 14.58 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 Hemnall, encompassing approximately 6,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Epping Hemnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 38
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Lion Court with total crimes: 11

How safe is Epping Hemnall?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Epping Hemnall reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 505 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Epping Hemnall witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Epping Hemnall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 583 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Epping Hemnall witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Epping Hemnall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Epping Hemnall has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 14.58 ranking 2th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Epping Hemnall crimes were 505. The crime rate of Epping Hemnall in 2024 was 75.92 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epping Hemnall were around 583 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.65 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)CrimesRank (Epping Hemnall)
Waltham Abbey High Beach120 11,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway81 31,029 21,087 2
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
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

Epping Hemnall 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 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 202411
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 3 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
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Epping Hemnall in July 2025

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

1. High Road (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Lion Court (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Theydon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Hemnall Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Grove Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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