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Crime in Lower Sheering

Lower Sheering had 114 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 17 Epping Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Epping Forest area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

CM21, Epping Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lower Sheering

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59.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 17Epping Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 28 Apr 34 May 37 Jun 31 Jul 46 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3430%
vehicle crime2118%
anti-social behaviour1816%
burglary76%
public order76%
shoplifting65%
criminal damage54%
other crime54%

Lower Sheering against Epping Forest

TypeLower Sheering per 1,000Middle Epping Forest areaChange
Violence17.728.1▲ 42%
Burglary3.63.6–
Vehicle crime10.98▲ 110%
Anti-social behaviour9.49.7▼ 10%
Theft and robbery4.25.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sawbridgeworth74▲ 17%
Hatfield Heath65.9–
Thorley65▼ 10%
Lower Sheering59.4▲ 44%
High Wych33.6▼ 18%
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 Lower Sheering a safe area?

Lower Sheering had about 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 17 Epping Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lower Sheering?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by vehicle crime (21) and anti-social behaviour (18).