THE BRAMBLES, IG7 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG7 5LW

THE BRAMBLES, IG7 5LW, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5LW, encompassing approximately 4402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IG7 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copperfield with total crimes: 8
  • Limes Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Trotwood with total crimes: 4

THE BRAMBLES, IG7 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5423.53%
Vehicle crime74.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order20.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences177.5054.55%
Public order63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

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 offences114.32-42.11%
Other theft32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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 offences196.13111.11%
Vehicle crime34.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
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 offences95.68-18.18%
Robbery42.040.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.36-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
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 offences125.22-33.33%
Other crime22.730.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
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 offences186.13-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.09200.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.275.26%
Vehicle crime44.54100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.41-9.52%
Public order54.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-75.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime84.77166.67%
Public order31.82200.00%
Other theft30.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-62.50%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.450.00%
Other theft61.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202411
June 202419
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412
February 202418
January 202420
December 202319
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Copperfield
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Limes Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Trotwood
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. High Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Stanwyck Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Silver Birch Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Greenside Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrublands Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keats Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fencepiece Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westmede
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Amanda Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Anne Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Montfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shakespeare Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yeomen Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1