Crime Rate in Loughton Broadway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Broadway

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Broadway, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Broadway crime rate of 9.19 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 Broadway, encompassing approximately 10,774 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
Loughton Broadway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Rochford Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Loughton Broadway?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Broadway reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 1,029 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughton Broadway witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Broadway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Loughton Broadway witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Broadway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loughton Broadway has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 9.19 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Broadway crimes were 1,029. The crime rate of Loughton Broadway in 2024 was 95.51 (year) or 7.96 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Broadway were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.89 (year) or 8.41 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)CrimesRank (Loughton Broadway)
Waltham Abbey High Beach78 21,179 11,092 1
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
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

Loughton Broadway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 202414
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 20244
July 20247
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202532
February 202517
January 202512
December 202416
November 202417
October 202422
September 202412
August 202439
July 202443
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202512
February 202523
January 20256
December 202417
November 202413
October 202421
September 202417
August 202416
July 202424
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Loughton Broadway in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Public order11
Burglary6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rochford Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Austen Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
6. Debden (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ibbetson Path (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Willingale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chester Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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