Crime Rates at Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5LF

Copperfield area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Grange Hill , and the 142nd 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 Copperfield (IG7 5LF) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.3% lower than the Grange Hill average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Copperfield (IG7 5LF), the main crime hotspot is near Copperfield. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.