IG7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7

IG7, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this IG7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around IG7, encompassing approximately 23489 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (12.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)

IG7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manford Cross with total crimes: 8
  • Copperfield with total crimes: 8
  • Bearing Way with total crimes: 6

IG7 Crime Map

Postcodes in IG7

The postcode district are associated with the IG7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The IG7 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 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences536.1312.77%
Vehicle crime222.2669.23%
Criminal damage and arson160.94166.67%
Anti-social behaviour130.68-27.78%
Public order120.559.09%
Burglary80.510.00%
Other theft80.34-11.11%
Other crime30.34-40.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences475.2851.61%
Anti-social behaviour182.00157.14%
Vehicle crime130.7718.18%
Public order110.55175.00%
Other theft90.4728.57%
Burglary80.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.3450.00%
Other crime50.26400.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.9819.23%
Vehicle crime111.32-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.47-22.22%
Other theft70.30133.33%
Public order40.30300.00%
Burglary40.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.17-20.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.77-3.70%
Vehicle crime151.1187.50%
Anti-social behaviour90.6480.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.38-28.57%
Burglary40.210.00%
Other theft30.17-40.00%
Drugs20.13-60.00%
Public order10.09-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.15-34.15%
Vehicle crime81.15-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson70.3440.00%
Public order60.3050.00%
Other theft50.26400.00%
Drugs50.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.21-70.59%
Burglary40.21-50.00%
Robbery40.1733.33%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.5124.24%
Vehicle crime181.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.77142.86%
Burglary80.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.3466.67%
Public order40.21-20.00%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Drugs20.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Other theft10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.41-13.16%
Burglary91.40200.00%
Vehicle crime90.38-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.3875.00%
Public order50.300.00%
Other theft50.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.21-57.14%
Robbery30.13200.00%
Drugs30.130.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences383.24-17.39%
Vehicle crime101.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.430.00%
Other theft50.30-50.00%
Public order50.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.21-75.00%
Burglary30.17-70.00%
Shoplifting20.130.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.19-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime160.68-27.27%
Burglary100.6866.67%
Other theft100.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.430.00%
Drugs60.30200.00%
Public order50.26-28.57%
Robbery30.2150.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences606.053.45%
Vehicle crime222.55-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour200.94185.71%
Other theft120.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.51-30.00%
Public order70.30-36.36%
Burglary60.3020.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%
Robbery20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.490.00%
Vehicle crime262.4744.44%
Public order111.1122.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.4711.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.43-58.82%
Other theft60.30-57.14%
Burglary50.260.00%
Drugs30.2150.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.880.00%
Vehicle crime182.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.770.00%
Other theft140.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.600.00%
Public order90.380.00%
Burglary50.380.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 202417
March 20247
February 20244
January 202416
December 202320
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202447
July 202431
June 202426
May 202427
April 202441
March 202433
February 202438
January 202446
December 202360
November 202358
October 202358

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202411
June 202415
May 20248
April 202418
March 20249
February 202410
January 202416
December 202322
November 202326
October 202318

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manford Cross
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Copperfield
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bearing Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Yellowpine Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Lowe
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grange Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 7. Limes Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Harbourer Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Verderers Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trotwood
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Regarder Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Park View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. High Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. George Livings Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Greenwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baywood Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sunnymede
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Whitehall Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Orchard Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. High Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lee Grove
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Brook Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Brocket Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lowe Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fernie Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arrowsmith Path
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Haldon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Warren Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Maple Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1