Crime Rate in Grange Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grange Hill

The total recorded crimes in Grange Hill, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grange Hill crime rate of 1.90 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 Grange Hill, encompassing approximately 17,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Grange Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trotwood with total crimes: 4
  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Grange Hill?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Grange Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 455 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grange Hill witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Grange Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 507 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grange Hill witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Grange Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Grange Hill has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Grange Hill crimes were 455. The crime rate of Grange Hill in 2024 was 25.43 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grange Hill were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.34 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grange Hill)CrimesRank (Grange Hill)CrimesRank (Grange Hill)
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
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

Grange Hill 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 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 (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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 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 (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202516
April 202513
March 202513
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 20248
October 202419
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Grange Hill in July 2025

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

1. Trotwood (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Limes Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. High Meadows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. B173 (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
7. View Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Copperfield (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stradbroke Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Froghall Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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