Crime Rate in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common

The total recorded crimes in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common crime rate of 5.38 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 Lindsey and Thornwood Common, encompassing approximately 10,589 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Star Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 612 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 517 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common crimes were 612. The crime rate of Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common in 2024 was 57.79 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common were around 517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.82 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)CrimesRank (Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common)
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
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
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

Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 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 Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413
July 202416
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202415
November 202410
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Star Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Ambrose Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Beaconfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Forest Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Upper Swaines (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bakers Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Upland Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Thornbrook (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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