Crime Rate in Redbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbridge

The total recorded crimes in Redbridge, UK in February 2026 are around 2,287 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbridge crime rate of 7.37 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (690) incidents (-3.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (426) incidents (-6.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (182) incidents (-24.79% decrease)
Redbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 38
  • Clements Lane with total crimes: 23
  • Station Road 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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Redbridge has recorded 2,287 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 ranking 8796th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Redbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 690 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 426 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (718 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (454 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 753 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 454 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (760 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (458 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (808 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (612 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (780 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (480 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (773 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (628 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 803 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 626 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (801 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (556 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (780 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (542 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (705 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (528 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (651 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (538 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 590 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 432 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6734 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 518.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026426
January 2026454
December 2025454
November 2025458
October 2025612
September 2025480
August 2025628
July 2025626
June 2025556
May 2025542
April 2025528
March 2025538
February 2025432

A total of 920 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202657
December 202569
November 202576
October 202566
September 202572
August 202570
July 202572
June 202576
May 202576
April 2025107
March 202583
February 202550

A total of 1630 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026117
January 202698
December 2025120
November 2025124
October 2025128
September 2025141
August 2025154
July 2025186
June 2025123
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 2025123
February 202594

A total of 402 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202638
December 202537
November 202536
October 202531
September 202532
August 202518
July 202534
June 202525
May 202533
April 202525
March 202532
February 202530

A total of 2948 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 226.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026182
January 2026242
December 2025224
November 2025244
October 2025231
September 2025236
August 2025206
July 2025228
June 2025236
May 2025267
April 2025225
March 2025204
February 2025223

A total of 1379 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 106.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202683
January 2026150
December 2025106
November 202574
October 2025129
September 2025103
August 202596
July 2025119
June 2025134
May 2025110
April 202591
March 202582
February 2025102

A total of 1186 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026100
January 202695
December 2025114
November 2025105
October 2025130
September 2025102
August 202589
July 202566
June 202561
May 202565
April 202572
March 202586
February 2025101

A total of 187 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 202514
November 20258
October 202518
September 202518
August 202515
July 202524
June 202515
May 202511
April 202521
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 1412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026149
January 202689
December 2025119
November 2025136
October 2025106
September 202592
August 202575
July 202575
June 202571
May 202585
April 2025146
March 2025127
February 2025142

A total of 2401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 184.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026157
January 2026141
December 2025211
November 2025179
October 2025169
September 2025216
August 2025199
July 2025192
June 2025212
May 2025227
April 2025170
March 2025192
February 2025136

A total of 9612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 739.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 808 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026690
January 2026718
December 2025753
November 2025760
October 2025808
September 2025780
August 2025773
July 2025803
June 2025801
May 2025780
April 2025705
March 2025651
February 2025590

A total of 157 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202615
December 202522
November 202515
October 202510
September 20258
August 202512
July 202515
June 202512
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 2272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 174.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026163
January 2026204
December 2025179
November 2025157
October 2025181
September 2025195
August 2025151
July 2025178
June 2025166
May 2025177
April 2025181
March 2025168
February 2025172

A total of 1474 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026122
January 2026132
December 2025123
November 2025119
October 2025138
September 2025110
August 2025122
July 2025143
June 2025116
May 20255
April 2025120
March 2025113
February 2025111

High Crime Locations Redbridge in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
2. Clements Lane (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person14
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person8
Shoplifting4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

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