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

Overview of Crime in IG7 5LY

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LY, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.08 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5LY, encompassing approximately 3512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

IG7 5LY 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 5LY 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 offences2517.0856.25%
Vehicle crime87.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.28250.00%
Shoplifting71.99133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.99-33.33%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-71.43%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2445.45%
Public order74.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.99200.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences115.41-15.38%
Other theft23.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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 offences135.6944.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences97.40-25.00%
Robbery42.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1433.33%
Burglary21.14-60.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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 offences1210.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.42150.00%
Burglary51.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 offences105.69-33.33%
Burglary22.850.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.0853.85%
Criminal damage and arson125.69300.00%
Vehicle crime63.420.00%
Shoplifting61.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.7166.67%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Public order20.57-71.43%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.10-35.00%
Shoplifting93.70350.00%
Public order72.56133.33%
Vehicle crime61.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-50.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.52-9.09%
Vehicle crime65.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-25.00%
Other theft51.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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 offences2216.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.260.00%
Other theft62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 202415
January 202420
December 202313
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 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 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 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20236

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 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 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 20245
December 20233
November 20236
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG7 5LY 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. Fencepiece Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Maypole Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Thurlow Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Amanda Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Silver Birch Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Greenside Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Montfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Yeomen Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1