Crime Rates at Hampden Close, North Weald, Epping, CM16 6JX

Hampden Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 124th 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 Hampden Close (CM16 6JX) in the last 12 months was 81.0 per 1,000 residents and was 0.3% 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 Other crime with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 43.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hampden Close (CM16 6JX), the main crime hotspot is near Blenheim Square. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.