Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Baldwins Hill area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loughton Forest , and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Baldwins Hill (IG10 1SN) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 53.8% lower than the Loughton Forest average (113.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Baldwins Hill (IG10 1SN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Goldings Rise, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Beacons (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Loughton Forest| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Broadstrood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broadstrood | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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