Crime Rate in Passingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Passingford

The total recorded crimes in Passingford, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Passingford crime rate of 1171.00 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 Passingford, encompassing approximately 53 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Passingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Murthering Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Toot Hill Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Passingford?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Passingford reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 801 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Passingford witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Passingford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 777 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Passingford witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epping Forest, Passingford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Passingford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Passingford has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1171.00 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Passingford crimes were 801. The crime rate of Passingford in 2024 was 14888.48 (year) or 1240.71 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Passingford were around 777 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14442.38 (year) or 1203.53 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Passingford)CrimesRank (Passingford)CrimesRank (Passingford)
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
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 Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Passingford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 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 Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202527
February 202512
January 202518
December 202412
November 20246
October 202421
September 202415
August 202415
July 202412
June 202448
May 20246

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202512
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 20243
July 20243
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202512
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
August 20249
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
August 202415
July 20243
June 202418

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20246
September 20243
August 20246
May 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20246
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243
May 20249

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Passingford in May 2025

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

1. London Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
2. Murthering Lane (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Toot Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cumley Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
5. Coopersale Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. London Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Tawney Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. School Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Hobbs Cross Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Coopersale Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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