Total Crime Rate
91.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 98th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Road (CM16 6ED) in the last 12 months was 91.7 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% higher than the North Weald Bassett average (80.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 63.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Road (CM16 6ED), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Public order | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gibson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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