Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princes Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 56th 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 Princes Close (CM16 6EW) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princes Close (CM16 6EW), 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 | Vehicle crime | Gibson Close | 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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