Total Crime Rate
38.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Roundhills area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North , and the 138th 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 Roundhills (EN9 1TF) in the last 12 months was 38.3 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average (80.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Roundhills (EN9 1TF), the main crime hotspot is near Springfields. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mason Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Downlands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Springfields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Dale | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Patmore Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Granaries | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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