BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5 9AU

BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AU, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This CM5 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM5 9AU, encompassing approximately 1266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM5 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banson'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2

BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AU 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.27100.00%
Other theft24.74-71.43%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.06600.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.53200.00%
Shoplifting22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.69300.00%
Other theft33.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.850.00%
Other theft43.1633.33%
Public order33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.79-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.160.00%
Other theft33.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.1166.67%
Shoplifting23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.48-55.56%
Other theft33.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

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 offences916.590.00%
Other theft57.11-37.50%
Drugs23.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Public order11.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.2233.33%
Public order46.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In November 2023, 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 theft611.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.740.00%
Public order23.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1218.960.00%
Vehicle crime49.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.160.00%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20249
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM5 9AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Banson'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Johns
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mayflower Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Epping Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1