Total Crime Rate
43.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Field Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne , and the 149th 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 Field Close (RM4 1DL) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 42.6% 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 Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -91.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Field Close (RM4 1DL), the main crime hotspot is near Fir Trees. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A113 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hoe Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turners Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | White Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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