Crime Rate in Lambourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambourne

The total recorded crimes in Lambourne, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambourne crime rate of 61.04 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 Lambourne, encompassing approximately 196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lambourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Chestnuts with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tree Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lambourne?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Lambourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 137 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lambourne recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Lambourne had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 169 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lambourne recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lambourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lambourne has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 61.04 ranking 29th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lambourne crimes were 137. The crime rate of Lambourne in 2024 was 696.85 (year) or 58.07 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lambourne were around 169 crimes with yearly crime rate of 859.61 (year) or 71.63 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambourne)CrimesRank (Lambourne)CrimesRank (Lambourne)
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
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
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Lambourne 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Robbery showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In January 2025, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

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
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lambourne in July 2025

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

1. The Chestnuts (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ongar Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Fir Trees (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchid Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alderwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. New Farm Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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