Epping crime statistics
4,406 recorded incidents in 2025–26
Total recorded criminal incidents rose 4.9% versus 2024–25 (4,199 incidents), across all 6 offence categories recorded since 2016–17.
≈ 132 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 33,489).
2016–17
3,411
2017–18
3,408
2018–19
3,571
2019–20
3,790
2020–21
3,614
2021–22
2,731
2022–23
2,791
2023–24
3,244
2024–25
4,199
2025–26
4,406
Property offences
Residential burglary
82
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 61
Motor vehicle theft
280
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 175
Steal from motor vehicle
538
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 377
Criminal damage
286
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 232
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Epping by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025–26 | 2024–25 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Property and deception offences | 2,970 | 2,802 | 2,143 |
| A Crimes against the person | 576 | 520 | 529 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 431 | 517 | 425 |
| C Drug offences | 261 | 205 | 218 |
| D Public order and security offences | 161 | 150 | 148 |
| F Other offences | 7 | 5 | 11 |