Crime Rate in North Weald Bassett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Weald Bassett

The total recorded crimes in North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Weald Bassett crime rate of 10.17 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 North Weald Bassett, encompassing approximately 2,655 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
North Weald Bassett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epping Road with total crimes: 9
  • High Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hows Mead with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Weald Bassett?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, North Weald Bassett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 300 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Weald Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, North Weald Bassett had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 336 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Weald Bassett recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Weald Bassett Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Weald Bassett has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 10.17 ranking 19th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total North Weald Bassett crimes were 300. The crime rate of North Weald Bassett in 2024 was 112.96 (year) or 9.41 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Weald Bassett were around 336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.51 (year) or 10.54 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Weald Bassett)CrimesRank (North Weald Bassett)CrimesRank (North Weald Bassett)
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 Fairmead24 21357 16304 22
Loughton St John's29 16282 22324 20
Chipping Ongar, Greensted and Marden Ash18 24310 19339 17
Hastingwood, Matching and Sheering Village28 18348 17256 23
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

North Weald Bassett 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations North Weald Bassett in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Weald Bassett postcode area is presented below.

1. Epping Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hows Mead (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bluemans (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dukes Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. York Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Roughtallys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tempest Mead (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Weald Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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