Crime Rate in Redbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redbridge

The total recorded crimes in Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 2,500 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redbridge crime rate of 8.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (780) incidents (10.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (542) incidents (2.65% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (267) incidents (18.67% increase)
Redbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 33
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31

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 (242 crimes), and the safest, Wanstead Park (32 crimes), is 210 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Redbridge.

Similarly, the area of Ilford Central & East (220 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wanstead Flats (22 crimes), with a difference of 198 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Seven Kings242
Ilford Town229
Clementswood188
Loxford177
Goodmayes146

Safest Wards:

Barkingside63
Bridge55
Monkhams44
South Woodford33
Wanstead Park32

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ilford Central & East220
Goodmayes North163
Ilford North West152
Goodmayes South146
Ilford South West141

Safest Areas:

Clayhall North31
Hainault West29
Barkingside West27
Woodford Green23
Wanstead Flats22

Redbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Redbridge has recorded 2,500 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Redbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202525
March 202532
February 202530
January 202534
December 202432
November 202428
October 202443
September 202426
August 202427
July 20241

A total of 2404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 218.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025267
April 2025225
March 2025204
February 2025223
January 2025262
December 2024269
November 2024270
October 2024307
September 2024240
August 2024132
July 20245

A total of 1095 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 2025123
February 202594
January 2025103
December 202474
November 2024123
October 2024123
September 2024113
August 2024110
July 20248
June 20242

A total of 163 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 202417
October 202424
September 202421
August 202411
July 20243

A total of 1746 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025181
March 2025168
February 2025172
January 2025199
December 2024181
November 2024178
October 2024207
September 2024176
August 202499
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 1184 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 2025146
March 2025127
February 2025142
January 2025129
December 2024150
November 2024139
October 2024114
September 202479
August 202466
July 20247

A total of 6736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 561.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 780 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025780
April 2025705
March 2025651
February 2025590
January 2025674
December 2024672
November 2024696
October 2024705
September 2024659
August 2024581
July 202411
June 202412

A total of 1021 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202572
March 202586
February 2025101
January 202589
December 2024109
November 2024123
October 2024127
September 2024122
August 2024127

A total of 1039 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 2025120
March 2025113
February 2025111
January 2025121
December 2024118
November 2024123
October 2024123
September 2024110
August 202491
July 20244

A total of 4966 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 496.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 551 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025542
April 2025528
March 2025538
February 2025432
January 2025435
December 2024403
November 2024477
October 2024551
September 2024523
August 2024537

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 202410
November 202412
October 202411
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 1460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025227
April 2025170
March 2025192
February 2025136
January 202592
December 202496
November 2024166
October 2024141
September 2024175
August 202465

A total of 641 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 2025107
March 202583
February 202550
January 202548
December 202449
November 202463
October 202471
September 202446
August 202447
July 20241

A total of 964 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 202591
March 202582
February 2025102
January 2025114
December 2024109
November 2024100
October 2024134
September 202461
August 202459
July 20242

High Crime Locations Redbridge in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting23
Drugs2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person7
Other theft4
6. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2

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