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Crime in Theydon Bois

Theydon Bois had 38 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 36.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 Epping Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% below the middle Epping Forest area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

CM16, Epping Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Theydon Bois

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36.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
15 of 17Epping Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Apr 9 May 20 Jun 15 Jul 11 Aug 12 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1334%
anti-social behaviour616%
burglary513%
vehicle crime38%
theft38%
shoplifting25%
criminal damage25%
drugs25%

Theydon Bois against Epping Forest

TypeTheydon Bois per 1,000Middle Epping Forest areaChange
Violence12.425.9▼ 28%
Burglary4.83.9–
Vehicle crime2.97–
Anti-social behaviour5.78.4–
Theft and robbery2.95.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ivy Chimneys84.4▼ 12%
Epping80.7▼ 5%
Loughton79.8▼ 1%
Debden Green57.8▼ 7%
Coopersale40.3▲ 32%
Theydon Bois36.3▼ 19%
Abridge33.2▲ 42%
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 Theydon Bois a safe area?

Theydon Bois had about 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 15 of 17 Epping Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Theydon Bois?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and burglary (5).