MURTWELL DRIVE, IG7 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7 5ED

MURTWELL DRIVE, IG7 5ED, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5ED, encompassing approximately 2778 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IG7 5ED area, explore the IG7 5ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

IG7 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Vincent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Silver Birch Mews with total crimes: 2

MURTWELL DRIVE, IG7 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8023.08%
Vehicle crime55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.64333.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.68100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.6028.57%
Public order13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.68-30.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6411.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-40.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.2466.67%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-77.78%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.80-31.25%
Vehicle crime93.96200.00%
Other theft33.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-57.14%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.96-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.76133.33%
Other theft52.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.680.00%
Public order56.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limes Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Silver Birch Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Greenside Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tower Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shrublands Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keats Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fencepiece Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westmede
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Anne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Culpeper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cardinal Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shakespeare Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Yeomen Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1