Crime in Buckhurst Hill: statistics, rates and trends
687 crimes were recorded in Buckhurst Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buckhurst Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckhurst Hill
- Types of crime in Buckhurst Hill
- Buckhurst Hill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Buckhurst Hill
- Streets with the most crime in Buckhurst Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckhurst Hill
- Demographics of Buckhurst Hill
- Questions about crime in Buckhurst Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (275), vehicle crime (100) and criminal damage and arson (53) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,010th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Buckhurst Hill | Epping Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 687 | 10,480 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,982 | 137,451 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Buckhurst Hill peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,157 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (667). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 687 | 57.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 682 | 56.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 667 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 752 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 791 | 66.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 936 | 78.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,041 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,060 | 88.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,157 | 96.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Buckhurst Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (68% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (36% below). On the year before, public order rose from 41 to 51 and other theft rose from 43 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 135 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Buckhurst Hill.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckhurst Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughton | 2,704 | 79.8 | +39% |
| Chigwell | 843 | 66.4 | +16% |
| Waltham Forest | 29,459 | 105.3 | +84% |
| Redbridge | 30,293 | 94.8 | +65% |
| Waltham Abbey | 2,150 | 104.7 | +83% |
| Enfield | 36,570 | 112.9 | +97% |
| Waltham Cross | 1,587 | 119.2 | +108% |
| Epping | 923 | 90.3 | +57% |
Of the 2 areas within Buckhurst Hill, Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge had the highest crime rate (56.2 per 1,000) and Buckhurst Hill West the lowest (56.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge | Neighbourhood | 8,066 | 453 | 56.2 |
| Buckhurst Hill West | Neighbourhood | 7,189 | 403 | 56.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Buckhurst Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Blackmore Road | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Duchess Grove | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Hornbeam Road | 22 |
| On or near Boxted Close | 20 |
| On or near Buckhurst Way | 18 |
| On or near Station Way | 16 |
| On or near Pentlow Way | 15 |
Of the 649 crimes in Buckhurst Hill with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Buckhurst Hill has an estimated population of 11,982 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buckhurst Hill average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buckhurst Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Buckhurst Hill a safe place to live?
Buckhurst Hill recorded 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,010th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Buckhurst Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (100).
Is crime in Buckhurst Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckhurst Hill was almost unchanged on the year before: 687 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 682 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buckhurst Hill?
About 11,982 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buckhurst Hill?
Buckhurst Hill is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.