Crime Rate in Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Bridge, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridge crime rate of 0.69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Finchingfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Madeira Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Green Walk 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bridge has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 0.17 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Ilford Town206 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings222 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood189 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford183 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes113 8912 61,598 5
Aldborough111 9940 51,577 6
Churchfields132 5868 71,363 8
Valentines122 6702 91,186 12
Cranbrook97 14756 81,475 7
Fairlop116 7697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village109 12671 141,245 10
Hainault111 10687 111,203 11
Fullwell110 11674 131,094 14
Chadwell106 13675 121,112 13
Clayhall80 16570 151,067 15
Barkingside89 15505 17965 17
Mayfield58 19550 16989 16
Newbury65 17475 19897 19
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park40 22255 22536 21

Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202524
January 202516
December 202427
November 202421
October 202420
September 202412
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 202423

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
April 20244

High Crime Locations Bridge in March 2025

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

1. Finchingfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Madeira Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Green Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Oakwood Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sands Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Morgan Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Globe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ribble Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theydon Grove (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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