FOREST EDGE, IG9 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG9 5AF

FOREST EDGE, IG9 5AF, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.22 per 1,000 population. This IG9 5AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG9 postcode area, which has experienced 69 crimes and a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG9 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG9 5AF, encompassing approximately 1362 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

IG9 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Way with total crimes: 4
  • Buckhurst Way with total crimes: 4
  • Station Way with total crimes: 3

FOREST EDGE, IG9 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.22500.00%
Other theft34.410.00%
Vehicle crime32.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94100.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.75400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.610.00%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Vehicle crime12.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In April 2024, 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 crime39.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20200.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.2850.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.67-50.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson413.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.94-33.33%
Other theft32.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Theft from the person11.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime616.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.410.00%
Other theft33.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-50.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Theft from the person22.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.410.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Theft from the person32.200.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG9 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walnut Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Buckhurst Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hillside Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Durham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bush Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Heronway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Monkham'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1