Total Crime Rate
3.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thornhill area has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thornhill (CM16 6DN) in the last 12 months was 3.8 per 1,000 residents and was 95.3% lower than the North Weald Bassett average (80.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Thornhill (CM16 6DN), the main crime hotspot is near Queens Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Weald Bassett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Emberson Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Princes Close | Under investigation |
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