Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lambourne Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne , and the 96th 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 Lambourne Road (IG7 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% lower than the Chigwell with Lambourne average (76.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lambourne Road (IG7 6HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Gainsborough Place. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chigwell with Lambourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shillibeer Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willowmead | Under investigation |
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