Crime Rates at Catherine Close, Loughton, IG10 3NJ

Catherine Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge , and the 87th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Catherine Close (IG10 3NJ) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 46.3% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Catherine Close (IG10 3NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Malvern Gardens, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Valley Hill (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.