IG8 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 8AX

IG8 8AX, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.01 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG8 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG8 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8AX, encompassing approximately 1660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IG8 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Childers with total crimes: 2
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 1

IG8 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.010.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.43166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.820.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.420.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.410.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.02-40.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.6366.67%
Shoplifting23.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-60.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.4366.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.010.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.42200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20244
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. The Childers
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1