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

Overview of Crime in EN9 1XD

HOWARD CLOSE, EN9 1XD, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This EN9 1XD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader EN9 postcode area, which has experienced 232 crimes and a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this EN9 1XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around EN9 1XD, encompassing approximately 4174 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

EN9 1XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Roundhills with total crimes: 3
  • Denny Avenue with total crimes: 3

HOWARD CLOSE, EN9 1XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1812.2228.57%
Violence and sexual offences104.3166.67%
Shoplifting52.400.00%
Public order51.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1410.06-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-33.33%
Other crime30.960.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%

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 theft2011.26-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences94.79-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Public order10.72-83.33%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2915.5761.11%
Violence and sexual offences116.95-15.38%
Public order62.64500.00%
Shoplifting51.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-40.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 theft1810.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.3185.71%
Vehicle crime53.11-37.50%
Drugs21.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.82-7.69%
Vehicle crime82.87166.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.92-30.00%
Drugs41.68300.00%
Shoplifting30.9650.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft139.82-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.11-16.67%
Robbery32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-83.33%
Shoplifting20.72-71.43%
Public order20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2016.0553.85%
Vehicle crime184.79500.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.31-14.29%
Shoplifting72.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.067.69%
Other theft133.35-23.53%
Public order43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft179.82183.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.07-31.58%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

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 offences1910.0618.75%
Other theft64.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Shoplifting30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.860.00%
Other theft93.830.00%
Shoplifting42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 202418
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 189 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202429
April 202418
March 202412
February 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 202317
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Other theft13
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Roundhills
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Denny Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cartersfield Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Pauls Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Oak Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Howard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Harveyfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Woollard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. King George Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Manor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Saxon Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Quendon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. The Gladeway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Monkswood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Farm Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rosebank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1