Crime Rate in Waltham Abbey North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waltham Abbey North East

The total recorded crimes in Waltham Abbey North East, Epping Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey North East crime rate of 5.22 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 North East, encompassing approximately 6,318 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waltham Abbey North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rochford Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hereward Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Waltham Abbey North East?

To understand the safety of Waltham Abbey North East, we need to analyze Waltham Abbey North East 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 North East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epping Forest average, with 295 crimes compared to 406.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Waltham Abbey North East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

    • In 2023, Waltham Abbey North East had fewer crimes than the Epping Forest average, with 243 crimes compared to 399. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Waltham Abbey North East recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Epping Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waltham Abbey North East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waltham Abbey North East has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 12th out of 31 in the Epping Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Waltham Abbey North East crimes were 295. The crime rate of Waltham Abbey North East in 2024 was 46.69 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waltham Abbey North East were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.46 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Epping Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)
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 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
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 North East 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (13 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 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 20248
October 202420
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey North East in July 2025

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

1. Farm Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Rochford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Hereward Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Margaret Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Moremead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Gladeway (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cypress Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Congreve Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Stubbins Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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