BUCKHURST WAY, IG9 6HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG9 6HZ

BUCKHURST WAY, IG9 6HZ, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This IG9 6HZ 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 6HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG9 6HZ, encompassing approximately 2475 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IG9 6HZ 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

BUCKHURST WAY, IG9 6HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.27300.00%
Vehicle crime33.2350.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-66.67%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.670.00%
Vehicle crime42.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In May 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 offences65.25200.00%
Other theft32.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.85-60.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.67150.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-40.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.8725.00%
Vehicle crime42.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6233.33%
Public order31.620.00%
Theft from the person11.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.6250.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Theft from the person31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-80.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG9 6HZ 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. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bush Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hornbeam Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maple Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1