DEVON CLOSE, IG9 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG9 5LF

DEVON CLOSE, IG9 5LF, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This IG9 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG9 5LF, encompassing approximately 2882 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IG9 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knighton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Road Buckhurst Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Tuttlebee Lane with total crimes: 2

DEVON CLOSE, IG9 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.9416.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Other theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0866.67%
Drugs41.73300.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.16400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In May 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 crime44.86-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.9410.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.20-16.67%
Burglary23.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime126.249.09%
Violence and sexual offences24.160.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.94266.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.82200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2040.00%
Vehicle crime32.43-62.50%
Public order21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.9033.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-37.50%
Other theft31.730.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.240.00%
Vehicle crime62.780.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 202411
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knighton Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. High Road Buckhurst Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Tuttlebee Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bancroft Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St John'S Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lily Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Duchess Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beech Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Devon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Park Side
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Starling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albany View
    Total1
    Theft from the person1