Total Crime Rate
29.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ladywell Prospect area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ladywell Prospect (CM21 9PT) in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower 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 5 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). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ladywell Prospect (CM21 9PT), the main crime hotspot is near Lawrence Moorings. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Weald Bassett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lawrence Moorings | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lawrence Moorings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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