Crime Rate in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village

The total recorded crimes in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village crime rate of 304.02 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 Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village, encompassing approximately 92 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Rye Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fern Hill Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 348 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 256 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 304.02 ranking 18th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village crimes were 348. The crime rate of Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village in 2024 was 3778.50 (year) or 314.88 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2779.59 (year) or 231.63 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village)CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village)CrimesRank (Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering 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
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
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

Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village 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 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 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 (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 202524
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Rye Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Fern Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hastingwood Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stonehall Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Primley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hastingwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Mill Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mill Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Hastingwood Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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