WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Crime in Waltham Abbey High Beach, Epping Forest

Comprehensive safety analysis for Waltham Abbey High Beach, localized within Epping Forest.

Total Crimes

32
trending_up +45.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

110.13per 1k
trending_up +1.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

2,778

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Vehicle Crime4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Other Theft3
Drug Offences3
Burglary2
Public Order2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Daws Hill Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Church Lane Map
Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Paul'S Nursery Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Beechview Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Godwin Close Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Beech Hill Gardens Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Mott Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Bury Road Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Powell Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Carlton Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Epping Forest district.

Local Rank

#31safest in Epping Forest

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

69.5per 1k

Local Policing

Chingford Green

Metropolitan Police Service

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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: 2 Jun 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/July 2026.

Cycle operation - St Road.

Priorities to be discussed at next ward panel.

Actioned: 19 Jun 2026

WARD PRIORITY TWO:

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

Issued: 2 Jun 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: 19 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: 2 Jun 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: 19 Jun 2026

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