Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.59 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 Bridge, encompassing approximately 93,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenstead Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bridge?

To understand the safety of Bridge, we need to analyze Bridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 479 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Bridge had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 960 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridge has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Bridge crimes were 479. The crime rate of Bridge in 2024 was 21.13 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridge were around 960 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.48 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)CrimesRank (Bridge)
Ilford Town229 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings242 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood188 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford177 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes146 5912 61,598 5
Aldborough130 6940 51,577 6
Cranbrook127 9756 81,475 7
Churchfields110 13868 71,363 8
Clayhall128 7570 151,067 15
Valentines127 8702 91,186 12
Fairlop123 11697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village123 10671 141,245 10
Hainault71 16687 111,203 11
Chadwell111 12675 121,112 13
Fullwell93 14674 131,094 14
Mayfield78 15550 16989 16
Barkingside63 18505 17965 17
Newbury70 17475 19897 19
South Woodford33 21402 20742 20
Monkhams44 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park32 22255 22536 21

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202520
February 202524
January 202516
December 202427
November 202421
October 202420
September 202412
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20256
February 202512
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Greenstead Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Purleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Grovewood Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Prospect Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Anthony'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Canfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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