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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waltham Abbey North East crime rate of 3.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Waltham Abbey North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smeaton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brookside with total crimes: 3
  • 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 May 2025 the Waltham Abbey North East has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)CrimesRank (Waltham Abbey North East)
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
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
Theydon Bois10 29179 27185 26
Moreton and Fyfield4 3283 31123 30
Chigwell Row7 30136 30119 31
Lower Sheering5 3170 3278 32

Waltham Abbey North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 20248
October 202420
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Waltham Abbey North East in May 2025

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

1. Smeaton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brookside (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
3. Hereward Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Drayson Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Cobbins (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Stubbins Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Rochford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Margaret Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Moremead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. South Weald Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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