Essex Police

Is Debden and Loughton Safe?

Crime statistics for Debden and Loughton. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,779 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,779 Crimes (last 12 months)
46% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓5.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,779 total crimes recorded in Debden and Loughton

Violent Crime
936 33.7%
Shoplifting
481 17.3%
Vehicle Crime
234 8.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
220 7.9%
Public Order
207 7.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
174 6.3%
Other Theft
137 4.9%
Drugs
129 4.6%
Burglary
121 4.4%
Other Crime
48 1.7%
Robbery
34 1.2%
Theft from Person
31 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
21 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Debden and Loughton — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debden and Loughton safe?

Debden and Loughton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. 2,779 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Debden and Loughton has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Debden and Loughton in the last 12 months?

2,779 crimes were recorded in Debden and Loughton in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 5.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,946 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Debden and Loughton?

The most common crime in Debden and Loughton is Violent Crime, with 936 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 33.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Debden and Loughton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Debden and Loughton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Debden and Loughton?

Debden and Loughton has a safety score of 11 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Debden and Loughton compare to the Essex Police average?

Debden and Loughton has a safety score of 11/100, while the Essex Police force area average is 10/100. Debden and Loughton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Debden and Loughton?

46% of crimes in Debden and Loughton resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Debden and Loughton?

936 violent crimes were recorded in Debden and Loughton in the last 12 months, representing 33.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 220 incidents.

When was the crime data for Debden and Loughton last updated?

The crime data for Debden and Loughton was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Debden and Loughton with other areas?

You can compare Debden and Loughton with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.