Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunnyside area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Epping West & Rural , and the 123rd 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 Sunnyside (EN9 2RH) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 18.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunnyside (EN9 2RH), the main crime hotspot is near Barnfield Close. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barnfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barnfield Close | Under investigation |
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