Total Crime Rate
8.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Back Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 8th 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 Back Lane (CM22 7NG) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.0% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
In the area around Back Lane (CM22 7NG), the main crime hotspot is near Ladywell Prospect, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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