CM5 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5 5AT

CM5 5AT, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This CM5 5AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM5 postcode area, which has experienced 61 crimes and a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM5 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM5 5AT, encompassing approximately 1292 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM5 5AT area, explore the CM5 5AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

CM5 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banson'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Carters Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

CM5 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2950.00%
Shoplifting24.640.00%
Other theft11.55-87.50%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.03166.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.19300.00%
Shoplifting23.100.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.6450.00%
Vehicle crime12.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.4880.00%
Shoplifting36.97200.00%
Other theft22.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.57-44.44%
Other theft43.870.00%
Public order43.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10200.00%
Burglary22.32100.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.57125.00%
Vehicle crime46.97300.00%
Other theft43.10-33.33%
Shoplifting33.1050.00%
Drugs12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.64-20.00%
Shoplifting23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.06-44.44%
Other theft43.87-20.00%
Shoplifting23.10100.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.12200.00%
Other theft56.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.4814.29%
Violence and sexual offences36.1950.00%
Public order32.32200.00%
Shoplifting22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.06-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1220.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.290.00%
Shoplifting34.640.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM5 5AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Banson'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Carters Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lavender Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bushy Lea
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Stanley Place
    Total1
    Drugs1