Crime Rate in Loughton Fairmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Fairmead

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Fairmead, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Fairmead crime rate of 1.40 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 Fairmead, encompassing approximately 14,312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Loughton Fairmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appleton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pyrles Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Jessel Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Loughton Fairmead?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Loughton Fairmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 357 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Loughton Fairmead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Loughton Fairmead had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 304 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loughton Fairmead recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loughton Fairmead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loughton Fairmead has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 20th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton Fairmead crimes were 357. The crime rate of Loughton Fairmead in 2024 was 24.94 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton Fairmead were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.24 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)
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
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
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 Fairmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 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 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
August 202414
July 20244
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 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
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Loughton Fairmead in May 2025

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

1. Appleton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Pyrles Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jessel Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lawton Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Croft (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Swanshope (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairmeads (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Droveway (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hanson Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Beech Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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