Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey Honey Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey Honey Lane

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey Honey Lane, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey Honey Lane crime rate of 2.15 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 Honey Lane, encompassing approximately 14,438 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Waltham Abbey Honey Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Roundhills with total crimes: 3

How safe is Waltham Abbey Honey Lane?

To understand the safety of Waltham Abbey Honey Lane, we need to analyze Waltham Abbey Honey Lane 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 Honey Lane reported a higher crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 459 crimes compared to 406. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey Honey Lane witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey Honey Lane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 467 crimes compared to 399. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waltham Abbey Honey Lane witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waltham Abbey Honey Lane Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waltham Abbey Honey Lane has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 15th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey Honey Lane crimes were 459. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey Honey Lane in 2024 was 31.79 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey Honey Lane were around 467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.34 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Honey Lane)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Honey Lane)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey Honey Lane)
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 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 Honey Lane 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 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 20241
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202523
May 202511
April 202518
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202415
October 20247
September 20249
August 202422

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey Honey Lane in July 2025

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

1. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Roundhills (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Rounton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haywood Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Caldbeck (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rosebank (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lucas Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Shire Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Osprey Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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