Crime Rates at Copperfield, Chigwell, IG7 5NQ

Copperfield area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Grange Hill , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 376 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 5NQ) in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.7% lower than the Grange Hill average (50.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Copperfield (IG7 5NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Copperfield. Police recorded 79 crimes here, including 48 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.