Crime Rate in Loughton Fairmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton Fairmead

The total recorded crimes in Loughton Fairmead, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton Fairmead crime rate of 1.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loughton Fairmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Hillyfields with total crimes: 4
  • A1168 with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Loughton Fairmead has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)CrimesRank (Loughton Fairmead)
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 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
Lambourne12 29137 29169 28
Moreton and Fyfield5 3283 31123 30
Lower Sheering10 3070 3278 32

Loughton Fairmead 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202511
April 202513
March 20258
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Loughton Fairmead in July 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hillyfields (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. A1168 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Swanshope (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Colebrook Path (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Castell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Droveway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pyrles Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Etheridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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