IG7 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7 5LH

IG7 5LH, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG7 postcode area, which has experienced 121 crimes and a crime rate of 5.15 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG7 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5LH, encompassing approximately 4374 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

IG7 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Copperfield with total crimes: 6
  • Southdale with total crimes: 3

IG7 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6954.55%
Public order63.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.34-42.11%
Other theft32.51200.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.17111.11%
Vehicle crime34.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.71-25.00%
Robbery42.060.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime30.91200.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.26-33.33%
Other crime22.740.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.110.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.690.00%
Vehicle crime54.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.370.00%
Public order54.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-77.78%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.52-16.00%
Vehicle crime94.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-54.55%
Public order41.14300.00%
Other theft30.91-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.1213.64%
Anti-social behaviour115.71120.00%
Other theft62.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202411
June 202419
May 20249
April 202412
March 202412
February 202418
January 202421
December 202321
November 202321
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Limes Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Copperfield
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Southdale
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Trotwood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. B173
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. High Meadows
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keats Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fencepiece Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. View Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Orange Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Vincent Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hughes Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Anne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Knights Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1