Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bower Hill area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East , and the 65th 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 Bower Hill (CM16 7AN) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% lower than the Epping East average (70.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 6 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bower Hill (CM16 7AN), the main crime hotspot is near Epping. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Epping East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hillcrest Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stewards Green Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Epping | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Epping | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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