Total Crime Rate
9.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Plashets area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 9th 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 The Plashets (CM22 7NN) in the last 12 months was 9.2 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Plashets (CM22 7NN), the main crime hotspot is near Primley Lane. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 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 | The Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Pastures | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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