Crime Rates at Barfields, Loughton, IG10 3JF

Barfields area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 374 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 Barfields (IG10 3JF) in the last 12 months was 28.5 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average (47.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barfields (IG10 3JF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Colson Path, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Colson Gardens (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.