Crime Rate in Loughton Alderton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Alderton

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Alderton, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Alderton crime rate of 2.31 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 Loughton Alderton, encompassing approximately 13,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Loughton Alderton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highwood Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Bryony Close with total crimes: 4
  • Highwood Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Loughton Alderton?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Alderton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 383 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughton Alderton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Alderton had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 392 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Loughton Alderton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Alderton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loughton Alderton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 9th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Alderton crimes were 383. The crime rate of Loughton Alderton in 2024 was 28.55 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Alderton were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.22 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Alderton)CrimesRank (Loughton Alderton)CrimesRank (Loughton Alderton)
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
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common57 5612 6517 6
Grange Hill43 7455 10507 7
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane30 10459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster28 12461 8455 9
Buckhurst Hill West33 8442 11427 11
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

Loughton Alderton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 20245
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Loughton Alderton in May 2025

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

1. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Bryony Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lower Alderton Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Chequers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Colson Path (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lushes Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lushes Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longcroft Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alderton Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.