Crime Rates at Ash Groves, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9LN

Ash Groves area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 374 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 Ash Groves (CM21 9LN) in the last 12 months was 13.6 per 1,000 residents and was 83.9% lower than the North Weald Bassett average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Ash Groves (CM21 9LN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sheering Lower Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.