Crime Rate in Lower Sheering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Sheering

The total recorded crimes in Lower Sheering, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Sheering crime rate of 13.62 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 May were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lower Sheering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Groves with total crimes: 1
  • Sheering Road 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

    • 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 areas in the Epping Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lower Sheering has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 13.62 ranking 31th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Sheering)CrimesRank (Lower Sheering)CrimesRank (Lower Sheering)
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
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 Sheering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

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May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241

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

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March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

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

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November 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Sheering in May 2025

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

1. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Ash Groves (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Sheering Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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