Total Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Street area has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural , and the 113th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around North Street (EN9 2NJ) in the last 12 months was 84.1 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Street (EN9 2NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Peck'S Hill, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Langfield Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | North Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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