Total Crime Rate
54.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harvest Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge , and the 188th 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 Harvest Lane (IG10 4PN) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 3.5% 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 5 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 ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 124.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harvest Lane (IG10 4PN), the main crime hotspot is near Hillcrest Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillcrest Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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