Total Crime Rate
21.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridge Hill area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridge Hill (CM16 4ER) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% lower than the Epping East average (70.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Bridge Hill (CM16 4ER), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pantin Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Centre Drive (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Epping East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Western Avenue | Under investigation |
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