Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural , and the 60th 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 High Street (CM19 5EA) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Epping West & Rural average (99.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around High Street (CM19 5EA), the main crime hotspot is near Temple Mead. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Epping West & Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ducketts Mead | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Temple Mead | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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