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Crime in Abridge

Abridge had 13 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 25.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 17 Epping Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 61% below the middle Epping Forest area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

RM4, Epping Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Abridge

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25.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 17Epping Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 4 Apr 4 May 4 Jun 5 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Abridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence862%
theft215%
public order215%
vehicle crime18%

Abridge against Epping Forest

TypeAbridge per 1,000Middle Epping Forest areaChange
Violence15.628.1–
Burglary03.6–
Vehicle crime28–
Anti-social behaviour09.7–
Theft and robbery3.95.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ivy Chimneys103.6▲ 25%
Loughton83.8▲ 6%
Chigwell81.1▲ 25%
Debden Green64▲ 5%
Chigwell Row61.1▲ 4%
Theydon Bois44▼ 2%
Abridge25.4▲ 8%
See every Epping Forest area ranked on the crime in Epping Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Abridge a safe area?

Abridge had about 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 17 Epping Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Abridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (8), followed by theft (2) and public order (2).