Crime Rate in Shelley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shelley

The total recorded crimes in Shelley, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shelley crime rate of 14.36 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 Shelley, encompassing approximately 905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Shelley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elstar Road with total crimes: 2
  • Shelley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Clare Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shelley?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Shelley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 187 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shelley recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Shelley had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 245 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shelley recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shelley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shelley has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 14.36 ranking 28th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Shelley crimes were 187. The crime rate of Shelley in 2024 was 206.56 (year) or 17.21 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shelley were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 270.63 (year) or 22.55 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shelley)CrimesRank (Shelley)CrimesRank (Shelley)
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
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

Shelley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shelley in May 2025

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

1. Elstar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shelley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clare Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. The Gables (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kimpton'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St Peter'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shortlands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Brookfields (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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