LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7 5LU

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LU, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.58 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5LU, encompassing approximately 3063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

IG7 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copperfield with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 5

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.5847.06%
Vehicle crime88.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.61250.00%
Shoplifting72.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-33.33%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.3654.55%
Public order75.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.28200.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.20-15.38%
Other theft23.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5344.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences98.49-30.77%
Robbery42.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3133.33%
Burglary21.31-60.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-85.71%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0430.00%
Vehicle crime74.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.28150.00%
Burglary51.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.53-28.57%
Burglary23.260.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.88-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.2257.14%
Criminal damage and arson127.18300.00%
Vehicle crime83.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.6150.00%
Shoplifting61.96-33.33%
Burglary31.9650.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Public order20.65-71.43%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.99-30.00%
Shoplifting94.57350.00%
Vehicle crime72.9416.67%
Public order72.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.63-9.09%
Other theft76.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-20.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.180.00%
Other theft72.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 202410
February 202414
January 202422
December 202314
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Copperfield
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Limes Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Trotwood
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Andrew Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 6. High Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Maypole Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Thurlow Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Amanda Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Silver Birch Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Greenside Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fencepiece Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hainault
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Southdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Keats Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westmede
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bernards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Anne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trehearn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Montfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Yeomen Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1