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Crime in Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey had 1,216 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 126.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 17 Epping Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 96% above the middle Epping Forest area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

EN9, Epping Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Waltham Abbey

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126.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
1 of 17Epping Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common390 in 3 months

Month by month

358 Apr 362 May 431 Jun 403 Jul 390 Aug 423 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Waltham Abbey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence39032%
anti-social behaviour26722%
vehicle crime998%
criminal damage857%
shoplifting796%
public order776%
theft716%
burglary353%

Waltham Abbey against Epping Forest

TypeWaltham Abbey per 1,000Middle Epping Forest areaChange
Violence40.625.9▲ 10%
Burglary3.63.9▲ 17%
Vehicle crime10.37▲ 3%
Anti-social behaviour27.88.4▲ 5%
Theft and robbery11.85.8▲ 28%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Waltham Abbey126.7▲ 6%
Churchgate125.3▲ 1%
Cheshunt124.5▲ 5%
Waltham Cross116.8▼ 5%
Enfield Island Village110.2▼ 18%
Enfield Lock107.9▼ 20%
Freezywater104.4▼ 19%
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 Waltham Abbey a safe area?

Waltham Abbey had about 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 1 of 17 Epping Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waltham Abbey?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (390), followed by anti-social behaviour (267) and vehicle crime (99).