CM5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5

CM5, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CM5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CM5, encompassing approximately 11830 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

CM5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Banson'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5

CM5 Crime Map

Postcodes in CM5

The postcode district are associated with the CM5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CM5 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 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.4234.62%
Criminal damage and arson92.96-10.00%
Public order50.76-44.44%
Other crime40.42100.00%
Other theft40.34-71.43%
Vehicle crime40.34-55.56%
Burglary30.34-25.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.25-66.67%
Shoplifting30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.448.33%
Other theft142.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.85125.00%
Vehicle crime90.76-30.77%
Public order90.7680.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Drugs30.3450.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.33-31.43%
Vehicle crime132.0318.18%
Other theft71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5920.00%
Public order50.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.42-42.86%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary10.17-87.50%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.3575.00%
Vehicle crime112.960.00%
Burglary80.93-20.00%
Other theft70.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.5940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59150.00%
Public order40.42-50.00%
Shoplifting40.34100.00%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.09-39.39%
Vehicle crime111.69-15.38%
Burglary100.93100.00%
Public order80.85100.00%
Other theft60.6820.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.51-37.50%
Drugs40.420.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-75.00%
Shoplifting20.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.1965.00%
Vehicle crime132.798.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.680.00%
Burglary50.6825.00%
Other theft50.42-64.29%
Drugs40.42-20.00%
Public order40.34-50.00%
Shoplifting40.34100.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.85-9.09%
Other theft141.69100.00%
Vehicle crime121.1820.00%
Public order81.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.68166.67%
Drugs50.68400.00%
Burglary40.42-60.00%
Other crime40.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.34-20.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.58-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.86-41.18%
Burglary100.85-16.67%
Other theft70.85-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Public order40.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.34-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.4418.18%
Vehicle crime172.2088.89%
Burglary121.4450.00%
Other theft101.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour60.8520.00%
Public order60.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.51150.00%
Drugs40.42-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.090.00%
Other theft141.8640.00%
Vehicle crime91.18-18.18%
Burglary80.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.68-44.44%
Drugs50.4266.67%
Public order40.42-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.590.00%
Vehicle crime111.860.00%
Public order110.930.00%
Other theft100.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 202424
June 202435
May 202420
April 202433
March 202420
February 202422
January 202426
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 202411
May 202411
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202417
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Banson'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 4. A414
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Fyfield Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coopersale Lane
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 7. Mount Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kimpton'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Silver Lane
    Total3
    Possession of weapons3
  • 10. Tawney Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Epping Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Elstar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aukingford Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Carters Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Garden Fields
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Coopers Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gould Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Little Laver Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Perryfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Houchin Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cannons Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cripsey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. The Gables
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. The Johns
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mayflower Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1