Total Crime Rate
60.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laundry Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laundry Lane (EN9 2DY) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.0% lower than the Epping West & Rural average (99.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laundry Lane (EN9 2DY), the main crime hotspot is near St Leonards Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Leonards Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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