PALMERSTON ROAD, IG9 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG9 5LJ

PALMERSTON ROAD, IG9 5LJ, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This IG9 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG9 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

IG9 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Roebuck Lane with total crimes: 2

PALMERSTON ROAD, IG9 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-50.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3333.33%
Other theft22.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.92200.00%
Vehicle crime61.78200.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-77.78%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9228.57%
Vehicle crime52.66-28.57%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.69-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.6911.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.96-30.00%
Burglary32.07200.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29900.00%
Vehicle crime92.9612.50%
Other theft42.6633.33%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.3360.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9275.00%
Vehicle crime52.07-16.67%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-20.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime65.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.780.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Roebuck Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Princes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Palace Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Scotland Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Russell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St John'S Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lily Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Princes Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Duchess Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1