Total Crime Rate
91.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maple Springs area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North , and the 100th 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 Maple Springs (EN9 3LN) in the last 12 months was 91.2 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 44.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maple Springs (EN9 3LN), the main crime hotspot is near Upshire Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Webster Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Farmers Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princesfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princesfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Buxton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Winters Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Thomas'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sudicamps Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fullers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fullers Close | Under investigation |
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