Crime Rate in Lower Sheering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Sheering

The total recorded crimes in Lower Sheering, Epping Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Sheering crime rate of 5.45 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 Lower Sheering, encompassing approximately 367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lower Sheering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Ladywell Prospect with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lower Sheering?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Lower Sheering demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 70 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lower Sheering recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lower Sheering had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 78 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Sheering recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Sheering Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lower Sheering has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 32th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Sheering crimes were 70. The crime rate of Lower Sheering in 2024 was 190.63 (year) or 15.89 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Sheering were around 78 crimes with yearly crime rate of 212.42 (year) or 17.70 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)CrimesRank (Epping Forest)
Waltham Abbey High Beach60 51,179 11,092 1
Loughton Broadway70 11,029 21,087 2
Passingford66 2801 4777 4
Waltham Abbey South West60 4981 3855 3
Loughton St Mary's61 3621 5434 10
Epping Hemnall33 10505 7583 5
Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common59 6612 6517 6
Grange Hill31 11455 10507 7
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village49 7348 17256 23
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane29 12459 9467 8
Waltham Abbey Paternoster38 8461 8455 9
Loughton St John's36 9282 22324 20
Buckhurst Hill West28 13442 11427 11
Buckhurst Hill East24 19331 18401 12
Loughton Alderton23 20383 12392 13
Loughton Forest21 21382 13355 16
Chigwell Village26 15367 15388 14
Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing18 23378 14362 15
Waltham Abbey North East28 14295 21243 25
Loughton Fairmead18 24357 16304 22
Lower Nazeing26 16272 23331 19
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash26 17310 19339 17
North Weald Bassett24 18300 20336 18
Loughton Roding18 25254 24305 21
Shelley19 22187 26245 24
Roydon9 31214 25179 27
Theydon Bois17 26179 27185 26
Chigwell Row16 27136 30119 31
Lambourne12 28137 29169 28
High Ongar, Willingale and The Rodings12 29169 28144 29
Moreton and Fyfield10 3083 31123 30

Lower Sheering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Sheering in March 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ladywell Prospect (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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