IG7 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7 5BU

IG7 5BU, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG7 postcode area, which has experienced 140 crimes and a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG7 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5BU, encompassing approximately 467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

IG7 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Childers with total crimes: 2

IG7 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.110.00%
Vehicle crime26.420.00%
Burglary14.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary214.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.25-40.00%
Drugs26.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.280.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Public order12.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.8325.00%
Public order110.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.550.00%
Burglary24.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Other theft12.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.8066.67%
Public order310.690.00%
Shoplifting26.420.00%
Vehicle crime24.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime519.2566.67%
Violence and sexual offences310.690.00%
Robbery16.420.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.8350.00%
Burglary16.420.00%
Robbery12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.140.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.28-66.67%
Drugs12.140.00%
Public order12.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.970.00%
Vehicle crime26.420.00%
Public order24.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG7 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. The Childers
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1