Crime Rate in Theydon Bois: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Theydon Bois

The total recorded crimes in Theydon Bois, Epping Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Theydon Bois crime rate of 2.08 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 Theydon Bois, encompassing approximately 4,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Theydon Bois Crime Hotspots

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

  • Loughton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hornbeam Close with total crimes: 1
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Theydon Bois?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Theydon Bois demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 179 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Theydon Bois recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Theydon Bois had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 185 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Theydon Bois recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Theydon Bois Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Theydon Bois has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 2.08 ranking 29th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Theydon Bois crimes were 179. The crime rate of Theydon Bois in 2024 was 37.29 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Theydon Bois were around 185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.54 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)CrimesRank (Theydon Bois)
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
Moreton and Fyfield4 3283 31123 30
Chigwell Row7 30136 30119 31
Lower Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Theydon Bois Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20244
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Theydon Bois in May 2025

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

1. Loughton Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hornbeam Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Avenue Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Loughton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnmead (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Buxton Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Forest Side (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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