Epping Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 130 residents in Epping, one crime was reported in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 people—1.3% above the UK average. While this slight edge over the national figure may seem negligible in absolute terms, it reflects a combination of local patterns. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29% of total), shoplifting (17.1%), and public order incidents (10.5%). These figures align with seasonal rhythms: as November darkens earlier, the town centre's retail presence likely amplifies shoplifting during Black Friday, while Bonfire Night events may contribute to public order issues. Violent crime, though slightly higher than the UK average, remains relatively low compared to other urban areas. Shoplifting in Epping is 88% above the UK average (1.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a stark divergence that suggests targeted retail security measures or unique local shopping patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 37% below the UK average, reflecting Epping's more residential character compared to densely populated cities. The month's crime profile underscores how local geography and seasonal events can shape risk profiles, even within a narrow national benchmark.

November saw sharp spikes in shoplifting (+116.7%) and public order offences (+100%), with 13 shoplifting incidents reported compared to 6 in October. This surge, though not unprecedented, highlights the vulnerability of retail spaces during Black Friday promotions. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 61.5% (13 to 5), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or effective local enforcement. Violent crime, while still the largest single category (22 incidents), was 15% below the UK average (2.6 vs 2.2 per 1,000), suggesting that Epping's built-up area maintains a lower level of interpersonal conflict than many comparable towns. A resident might find the 1-in-130 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant: over the course of the month, each household faces a 0.77% chance of experiencing a crime, a risk that feels more tangible when considering local events like Bonfire Night. The 100% increase in robbery cases (from 0 to 2) also warrants attention, though the small sample size means this change should be interpreted cautiously. These shifts illustrate how crime patterns can fluctuate rapidly in response to specific triggers, even within a stable overall rate.

Epping's November crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 5.1% decline from October's 8.1, a drop that may reflect the seasonal slowdown in November compared to the October rush of pre-holiday shopping. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to 0.77% of the population encountering a crime on any given day. When viewed through a monthly lens, the 1-in-130 resident ratio provides a concrete measure of risk: over the course of the month, the average household would face a 0.77% chance of being directly affected by crime, a figure that is both slightly higher than the UK average (7.6 per 1,000) and shaped by local factors. This comparison reveals that while Epping's rate is not dramatically different from national benchmarks, its unique crime mix—particularly the 88% above-average shoplifting rate—creates distinct risks for residents. The population context also matters: with 9,866 residents, the 76 reported crimes represent a manageable volume, but the concentration in specific categories (e.g. 17% of all crimes being shoplifting) suggests that targeted interventions could yield disproportionate benefits. These figures help residents contextualise risk in terms of daily life, whether navigating the town centre during Black Friday or attending community events in the built-up area.