Epping Forest Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Epping Forest's overall crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively stable environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.9% of all recorded crimes, followed by shoplifting (11.8%) and vehicle crime (9.4%). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property-related offences typically hold greater share. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures: June marks the onset of summer, with extended daylight hours and the early stirrings of tourism in rural areas. This may contribute to increased foot traffic in local centres, potentially influencing both violent and property crime rates. However, the area's low burglary and theft from the person rates suggest strong community vigilance or effective local policing strategies. The crime profile illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent crime and relatively low levels of property-related offences, consistent with Epping Forest's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density.

The most dramatic shift in June 2025 was a 63.1% increase in shoplifting, rising from 65 to 106 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlights a significant local trend that may reflect seasonal shopping activity or changes in retail security measures. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 23.9% (67 to 83), potentially linked to increased socialising during summer evenings. Possession of weapons also climbed by 33.3% (3 to 4). On the other hand, theft from the person fell sharply by 80% (10 to 2), due to heightened awareness during warmer months or improved personal security practices. Violent crime, the most common category, remained 16% below the UK average (2.4 vs 2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local interventions in this area. Vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting both exceeded UK averages, indicating specific vulnerabilities in Epping Forest's transport and retail sectors. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies in high-risk areas while reinforcing the area's strengths in reducing violent and property crime.

Epping Forest's crime rate in June 2025 rose 4.5% compared to the previous month's 6.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over 30 days, the area recorded approximately 30 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Epping Forest compared to national benchmarks, where the average resident faces a higher risk. The population context further illustrates this disparity: with 137,451 residents, the area's crime prevention efforts appear to be yielding results. However, the 4.5% monthly increase suggests that underlying trends—such as the shoplifting surge—require closer attention. Residents may find it useful to note that violent crime remains 16% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment in this category. The combination of low burglary rates (29% below UK average) and high anti-social behaviour rates (58% below UK average) paints a nuanced picture of Epping Forest's crime profile, where some areas of concern coexist with strong performance in key safety indicators.