CM16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM16

CM16, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CM16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CM16, encompassing approximately 23833 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CM16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epping with total crimes: 5
  • Lindsey Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

CM16 Crime Map

Postcodes in CM16

The postcode district are associated with the CM16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CM16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour171.4354.55%
Vehicle crime160.71-20.00%
Other theft130.67550.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.55-38.46%
Public order80.340.00%
Burglary50.34-28.57%
Shoplifting30.21-57.14%
Drugs30.13-25.00%
Other crime30.13-40.00%
Theft from the person20.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.5018.60%
Vehicle crime202.14-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson130.848.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.55-21.43%
Public order80.460.00%
Shoplifting70.340.00%
Burglary70.290.00%
Other crime50.29-16.67%
Drugs40.21-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.17200.00%
Other theft20.13-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences436.29-8.51%
Vehicle crime231.8076.92%
Other theft160.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.5971.43%
Public order80.50-20.00%
Burglary70.3475.00%
Shoplifting70.29-12.50%
Drugs70.29-53.33%
Other crime60.29200.00%
Theft from the person30.2550.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences475.62-17.54%
Anti-social behaviour151.9750.00%
Drugs150.63275.00%
Vehicle crime130.63-13.33%
Other theft100.55-9.09%
Public order100.42-16.67%
Shoplifting80.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.34-50.00%
Burglary40.29-55.56%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%
Other crime20.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.9242.50%
Vehicle crime152.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson140.6327.27%
Public order120.59-29.41%
Other theft110.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour100.460.00%
Burglary90.4250.00%
Shoplifting60.38-25.00%
Drugs40.25-60.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences406.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime271.68-15.62%
Public order171.1370.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.71-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour100.46-50.00%
Drugs100.420.00%
Other theft80.42-57.89%
Shoplifting80.34-11.11%
Burglary60.34-14.29%
Other crime60.250.00%
Theft from the person30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences507.6416.28%
Vehicle crime322.10166.67%
Anti-social behaviour201.3453.85%
Other theft190.84375.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.800.00%
Drugs100.59150.00%
Public order100.4225.00%
Shoplifting90.42200.00%
Burglary70.38-22.22%
Other crime60.2950.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.832.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.590.00%
Vehicle crime120.55-36.84%
Burglary90.500.00%
Public order80.38-20.00%
Drugs40.34300.00%
Other theft40.17-71.43%
Other crime40.17100.00%
Shoplifting30.17-50.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime191.7618.75%
Other theft140.807.69%
Anti-social behaviour130.59116.67%
Public order100.55-9.09%
Burglary90.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.380.00%
Shoplifting60.3420.00%
Robbery30.25-25.00%
Theft from the person30.13-25.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Drugs10.04-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences566.211.82%
Vehicle crime162.35-36.00%
Burglary150.6766.67%
Other theft130.63-13.33%
Public order110.5522.22%
Criminal damage and arson80.46-33.33%
Drugs70.3416.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.29-62.50%
Shoplifting50.25400.00%
Theft from the person40.2133.33%
Robbery40.17300.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences556.5944.74%
Vehicle crime252.31-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour161.0514.29%
Other theft150.6715.38%
Criminal damage and arson120.6320.00%
Burglary90.50-35.71%
Public order90.38-55.00%
Drugs60.38200.00%
Theft from the person30.25200.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.250.00%
Vehicle crime311.590.00%
Public order201.300.00%
Burglary140.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.590.00%
Other theft130.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.550.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202451
July 202443
June 202447
May 202457
April 202440
March 202450
February 202443
January 202442
December 202356
November 202355
October 202338

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 202410
March 202420
February 202413
January 202413
December 20236
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 202419
February 20244
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 249 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202423
June 202413
May 202415
April 202427
March 202432
February 202412
January 202419
December 202316
November 202325
October 202331

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 202414
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202412
April 202417
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202415
May 20244
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Epping
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindsey Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lion Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Abridge Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. High Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stonards Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blenheim Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weald Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Queens Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Piercing Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Theydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ambrose Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Epping Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Silverwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Chestnut Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Coronation Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Institute Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Campions
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Upland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. George Avey Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Blenheim Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. St Andrews Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 27. Coopersale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. B1393
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Station Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1