Crime Rate in Redbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbridge

The total recorded crimes in Redbridge, Redbridge in January 2025 are around 2,318 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbridge crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Redbridge, encompassing approximately 310,261 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (674) incidents (0.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (435) incidents (7.94% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (262) incidents (-2.60% decrease)
Redbridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 54
  • Station Road with total crimes: 26
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22

Redbridge Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Redbridge?

To understand the safety of Redbridge, we need to analyze Redbridge crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Redbridge has recorded 16,685 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 53.78 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 306 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 29,930 crimes with a crime rate of 96.47, ranking it 128 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Redbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 16685 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Redbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 29,930 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Redbridge is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Redbridge has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Redbridge Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Seven Kings (222 crimes), and the safest, Monkhams (39 crimes), is 183 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redbridge.

Similarly, the area of Ilford Central & East (227 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chadwell Heath North West (25 crimes), with a difference of 202 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Seven Kings222
Clementswood216
Ilford Town199
Loxford158
Aldborough132

Safest Wards:

Newbury61
Bridge56
South Woodford55
Wanstead Park41
Monkhams39

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ilford Central & East227
Goodmayes North159
Ilford North West141
Goodmayes South118
Ilford South West111

Safest Areas:

Hainault West31
Barkingside East29
Woodford Bridge29
Woodford Green27
Chadwell Heath North West25

Redbridge Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Redbridge has recorded 2,318 crimes with crime rate of 7.47 ranking 125th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Redbridge crimes were 16,685. The crime rate of Redbridge in 2024 was 53.78 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 306 danzarous in the UK. Redbridge ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redbridge were around 29,930 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.47 (year) or 8.04 (month) ranking 128 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Redbridge ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Redbridge

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Redbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (674 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (435 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 672 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 403 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (696 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (477 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (705 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (551 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (659 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (523 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (581 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (537 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202534
December 202432
November 202428
October 202443
September 202426
August 202427
July 20241

A total of 325 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202449
November 202463
October 202471
September 202446
August 202447
July 20241

A total of 4010 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 501.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 705 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025674
December 2024672
November 2024696
October 2024705
September 2024659
August 2024581
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 684 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025129
December 2024150
November 2024139
October 2024114
September 202479
August 202466
July 20247

A total of 697 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202589
December 2024109
November 2024123
October 2024127
September 2024122
August 2024127

A total of 579 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025114
December 2024109
November 2024100
October 2024134
September 202461
August 202459
July 20242

A total of 656 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025103
December 202474
November 2024123
October 2024123
September 2024113
August 2024110
July 20248
June 20242

A total of 2926 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 487.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 551 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025435
December 2024403
November 2024477
October 2024551
September 2024523
August 2024537

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 202410
November 202412
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 1485 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 212.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025262
December 2024269
November 2024270
October 2024307
September 2024240
August 2024132
July 20245

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202415
November 202417
October 202424
September 202421
August 202411
July 20243

A total of 690 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025121
December 2024118
November 2024123
October 2024123
September 2024110
August 202491
July 20244

A total of 735 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 122.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202592
December 202496
November 2024166
October 2024141
September 2024175
August 202465

A total of 1048 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 131.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025199
December 2024181
November 2024178
October 2024207
September 2024176
August 202499
July 20246
June 20242

High Crime Locations Redbridge in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Redbridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences49
Public order5
2. Station Road (Map)
Total26
Theft from the person11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person8
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
5. Argyle Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour19
6. High Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

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