Total Crime Rate
59.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Albion Hill area has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge , and the 176th highest 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 Albion Hill (IG10 4RA) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% 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 Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Albion Hill (IG10 4RA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crescent View, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Naffenton Rise (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crescent View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Algers Mead | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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