HOWARD CLOSE, EN9 1XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in EN9 1XB

HOWARD CLOSE, EN9 1XB, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This EN9 1XB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN9 postcode area, which has experienced 164 crimes and a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN9 1XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN9 1XB, encompassing approximately 4081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the EN9 1XB area, explore the EN9 1XB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EN9 1XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Darby Drive with total crimes: 5

HOWARD CLOSE, EN9 1XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.80-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences82.45-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-60.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1912.9835.71%
Violence and sexual offences94.65125.00%
Public order62.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4725.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft149.55-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.43-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2011.51-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences94.90-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour62.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4750.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Public order10.73-83.33%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2916.9061.11%
Violence and sexual offences147.107.69%
Public order63.430.00%
Shoplifting51.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98300.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1810.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.4162.50%
Vehicle crime43.18-33.33%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.31-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences82.94-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.96100.00%
Drugs41.47300.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1310.04-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences113.18-8.33%
Robbery32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-84.21%
Shoplifting20.73-71.43%
Public order20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1916.41533.33%
Other theft194.6558.33%
Violence and sexual offences124.65-7.69%
Shoplifting72.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.31-13.33%
Other theft123.18-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1710.04183.33%
Violence and sexual offences154.16-21.05%
Vehicle crime33.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2918.75%
Other theft64.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Shoplifting30.73-25.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.310.00%
Other theft103.920.00%
Shoplifting42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20249
May 202414
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 202419
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202414
June 202420
May 202429
April 202418
March 202412
February 202413
January 202419
December 202312
November 202317
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the EN9 1XB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Other theft9
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Darby Drive
    Total5
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Harveyfields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Joyce Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. The Gladeway
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cartersfield Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rochford Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oak Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Pauls Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1