WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Crime in Waltham Abbey South West, Epping Forest

Comprehensive safety analysis for Waltham Abbey South West, localized within Epping Forest.

Total Crimes

65
trending_up +10.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.62per 1k
trending_up +3.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

4,728

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Anti-social Behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Public Order6
Drug Offences4
Other Theft2
Robbery2
Other Crime1
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1
Burglary1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Grove Court Map
Drugs: 2Shoplifting: 2Bicycle theft: 1
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Roman Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Joyce Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Barge Yard Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Romeland Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Howse Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Audley Gardens Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Highbridge Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Epping Forest district.

Local Rank

#32safest in Epping Forest

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

69.5per 1k

Local Policing

Enfield Lock

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour within the footpath of Turkey brook.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Regular patrols and issuing of ASB Warnings & CPWs. Multi agency working with local council to solve this issue long term.

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Tackle MV offences occurring within the ward.

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

Hi-Viz patrol and Covert operations. Also taking part in Operations to combat Car meets/ vehicle ASB. Crime prevention advice given at local contact points

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

Robbery and Violent Crime in and around Ordnance Road

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Status Update

A combination of high visibility and plain clothes patrols of hotspots at key times.

Actioned: 27 Mar 2026

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