WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Crime in loughton forest, epping forest

Comprehensive safety analysis for loughton forest, localized within epping forest.

Total Crimes

44
trending_up +76.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

59.72per 1k
trending_up +9.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,330

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Vehicle Crime6
Burglary3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Public Order2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Other Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Public order: 1
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Station Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Robbery: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near High Beech Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Algers Road Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Connaught Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Northfield Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Royal Oak Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near The Chase Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Local Rank

#21safest in epping forest

City Average

69.58per 1k

Local Policing

Chingford Green

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Local Priorities

WARD PRIORITY ONE:

Tackle retail theft in Station Road. Increase engagement with business managers utilising a joined up approach.

Issued: 6 Mar 2026

Status Update

Operations organised providing high visibility in and around Station Road.

Arrest of prolific offenders.

Crime prevention advice for businesses - OP Retail packs provided, ensure Safer Neighbourhood Team contact information is current.

Joint visits alongside partners from Local Authority have taken place with future patrols planned.

Walk and Talk event has been carried out at the venue by ward Inspector and Neighbourhoods Superintendent.

Business Forum established, further meeting to be scheduled in June 2026.

Actioned: 6 Jun 2026

WARD PRIORITY TWO:

Tackle vehicle crime reduction
Crime prevention engagement, high visibility, intel-led patrols in hot spot areas.

Issued: 6 Mar 2026

Status Update

Ward officers to distribute crime prevention advice in and around hot spot areas identified.

PCSOs to conduct reassurance visits and gather intel.

Policing team to conduct traffic operations to combat.

Awaits availability/update from Road Danger Reduction Team regarding Community Road Watch initiative.

Actioned: 6 Jun 2026

WARD PRIORITY THREE:

Tackle ASB
Regular patrols to take place at identified locations whereby there has been an increase in ASB calls/incidents. Engagement/education with youths causing ASB along with a robust approach to drugs.

Issued: 6 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers to increase patrols in hot spot areas known for ASB. A flexible approach to tackle the issues is required with night shifts authorised and taking place on a monthly basis pending further review.

Actioned: 6 Jun 2026

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