Total Crime Rate
106.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Thomass Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North , and the 72nd 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 St Thomass Close (EN9 3PQ) in the last 12 months was 106.1 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 45.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Thomass Close (EN9 3PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Princesfield Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Violence and sexual offences | St Thomas'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Buxton Road | Under investigation |
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