A few important facts

Crime Rates in Rural East, ward

Crime Rate

59.9

59.9

Low 3/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 04.03.2026

Annual total crime rate in Rural East (ward) is 59.9 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Rural East (ward) is located within Epping Forest (borough). Annual total crime rate in Epping Forest (borough) is 76.2 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Rural East, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 1/10 or low
  • 2/10 or low
  • 3/10 or low
  • 5/10 or medium

Crime rates in Rural East (ward) by type

Crime typeRateScore
Violence and sexual offences
18.72/10
Vehicle crime
8.586/10
Criminal damage and arson
6.334/10
Other theft
6.134/10
Shoplifting
5.523/10
Anti-social behaviour
4.552/10
Burglary
3.264/10
Public order
2.82/10
Drugs
1.862/10
Other crime
1.063/10
Robbery
0.5122/10
Possession of weapons
0.3972/10
Bicycle theft
0.1232/10
Theft from the person
0.07182/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

Above are annual crime rates in Rural East (ward) by crime type.

The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Rural East (ward).

The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Rural East (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

Looking for postcode-level results?

Enter a postcode or street name in the search bar

Historical crime rates in Rural East (ward), Epping Forest (local authority district) and East of England (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Rural East
    ward
  • Epping Forest
    LAD
  • East of England
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

Explore more

  • Overview
  • Affluence
  • Demographics
  • Noise
  • Transport
  • Amenities
  • Schools
  • Environment
  • Reviews
;