Chigwell Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chigwell, the crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 translates to a daily risk of encountering approximately two crimes. This rate, which is 21.3% below the UK average, suggests that the built-up area within Epping Forest maintains a safer environment compared to the national context. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all incidents, though this category's rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 7% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, however, stood out as significantly higher, with 1.3 per 1,000 residents (160% above the UK average), likely influenced by the area's proximity to retail hubs and the seasonal impact of Black Friday shopping. Public order offences also showed a 13% increase over the UK average, potentially tied to the darker evenings of November and events like Bonfire Night. These patterns suggest that while Chigwell benefits from a generally low crime profile, specific factors such as seasonal shopping and local demographics contribute to variations in crime types. The balance between violent and property crimes highlights the complexity of local safety, with property-related incidents (vehicle crime and burglary) showing both increases and decreases that may reflect targeted criminal activity or community interventions.

November saw a 33.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 12 to 16 incidents. This spike may be linked to heightened retail activity around Black Friday and the increased visibility of vehicles during dark evenings. Conversely, other theft fell by 75%, from 8 to 2 incidents, a drop that could reflect improved security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.3% of all crimes, though this rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 7% below the UK average. Vehicle crime in Chigwell (1.3 per 1,000) was 160% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 71% below the national rate. These divergences highlight the area's unique crime profile, where vehicle-related incidents stand out despite overall low crime levels.

In November 2023, Chigwell's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the risk in everyday terms. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. While this statistic does not account for variations in population density or localised hotspots, it provides a broad snapshot of the area's safety. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, though specific categories like vehicle crime remain elevated. This contrast underscores the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns, even within a generally secure environment.