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

Overview of Crime in IG7 5NB

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5NB, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.58 per 1,000 population. This IG7 5NB 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 5NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG7 5NB, encompassing approximately 4134 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

IG7 5NB 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

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5864.29%
Vehicle crime85.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Shoplifting40.97100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4640.00%
Public order53.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.87-28.57%
Other theft22.42100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3255.56%
Vehicle crime33.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 offences95.80-25.00%
Robbery42.180.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.90200.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.84-37.50%
Other crime22.420.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87-70.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.135.26%
Criminal damage and arson104.84233.33%
Vehicle crime62.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4525.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.64-5.00%
Public order64.6050.00%
Vehicle crime51.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.37-9.09%
Vehicle crime74.84133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.69-25.00%
Public order41.45100.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences2211.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.320.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 202416
January 202420
December 202319
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 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
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG7 5NB 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. Andrew Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. High Meadows
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Maypole Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Thurlow Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Amanda Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Silver Birch Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Greenside Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shrublands Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Keats Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fencepiece Road
    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