Crime Rates at Marlescroft Way, Loughton, IG10 3LZ

Marlescroft Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge , and the 110th 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 Marlescroft Way (IG10 3LZ) in the last 12 months was 85.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% higher than the Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge average (52.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 54.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marlescroft Way (IG10 3LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Highwood Lane. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.