Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey High Beach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey High Beach

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey High Beach, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey High Beach crime rate of 882.35 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 Waltham Abbey High Beach, encompassing approximately 136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waltham Abbey High Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paul'S Nursery Road with total crimes: 15
  • Butlers Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Mott Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Waltham Abbey High Beach?

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

  • Relative to Epping Forest:

    • In 2024, Waltham Abbey High Beach reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 1,179 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey High Beach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey High Beach experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 1,092 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey High Beach witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waltham Abbey High Beach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waltham Abbey High Beach has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 882.35 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey High Beach crimes were 1,179. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey High Beach in 2024 was 8669.12 (year) or 722.43 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey High Beach were around 1,092 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8029.41 (year) or 669.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey High Beach)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey High Beach)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey High Beach)
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
North Weald Bassett27 19300 20336 18
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

Waltham Abbey High Beach 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 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 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202524
May 202530
April 202542
March 202524
February 202530
January 202539
December 202421
November 202418
October 202415
September 202436
August 202427

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202512
May 20256
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
December 202412
November 202412
September 20249
August 202424

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
May 20256
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 202515
April 20259
February 20259
January 20256
November 202418
October 20246
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 20259
August 20246

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
November 202412
October 202418
August 20249

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20249

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
September 20246

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey High Beach in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Waltham Abbey High Beach postcode area is presented below.

1. Paul'S Nursery Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Butlers Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Mott Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Beechview Drive (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime9
5. A112 (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Rugged Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cornwall Place (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Rose Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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