CM5 9GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5 9GU

CM5 9GU, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This CM5 9GU 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 9GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM5 9GU, encompassing approximately 1229 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM5 9GU area, explore the CM5 9GU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

CM5 9GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banson'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Carters Yard with total crimes: 2

CM5 9GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3840.00%
Shoplifting25.690.00%
Other theft11.63-87.50%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.89166.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.510.00%
Shoplifting24.070.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

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 theft34.0750.00%
Vehicle crime12.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

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 offences916.2680.00%
Shoplifting37.32200.00%
Other theft22.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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 offences519.52-44.44%
Other theft44.070.00%
Public order43.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25200.00%
Burglary22.44100.00%
Bicycle theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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 offences919.52125.00%
Vehicle crime47.32300.00%
Other theft43.25-33.33%
Shoplifting33.2550.00%
Drugs12.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

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 theft613.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.88-20.00%
Shoplifting23.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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 offences511.38-44.44%
Other theft44.07-20.00%
Shoplifting23.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-66.67%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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 offences921.14350.00%
Other theft57.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime34.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.4514.29%
Public order36.5150.00%
Shoplifting22.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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 theft711.38-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.69-66.67%
Public order21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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 theft1223.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.7650.00%
Vehicle crime44.88100.00%
Shoplifting33.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1223.580.00%
Shoplifting79.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.690.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Public order10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 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
September 202312

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 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
September 20237

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9GU postcode area is presented below.

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