Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parklands area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Epping East , and the 27th 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 Parklands (CM16 7RF) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parklands (CM16 7RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Coopersale Common, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Institute Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Epping East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Garnon Mead | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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