Total Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lake Road 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 Lake Road (EN9 2NP) 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 Lake Road (EN9 2NP), the main crime hotspot is near Peck'S Hill. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lake Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | North Street | Under investigation |
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