Essex

Is Loughton IG10 safe?

Covering wards: Waltham Abbey South & Rural, Buckhurst Hill West, Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge, Loughton Fairmead, Loughton Roding, Loughton Forest, Loughton St John's

Thinking about moving to Loughton IG10? Police recorded 176 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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February 2026 — IG10 area

Official UK Police data

176 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 68
Shoplifting 23
Criminal damage & arson 18
Near the national average

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Is Loughton IG10 safe to live in?

Loughton IG10 recorded 176 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 68 incidents. This is near the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Loughton IG10?

In February 2026, the top crime types in Loughton IG10 were: Violence & sexual offences (68), Shoplifting (23), and Criminal damage & arson (18). These accounted for 62% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Loughton IG10 compare to the national average?

Loughton IG10 is near the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has broadly typical crime levels for the UK.

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