Crime Rate in Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Cranbrook, Redbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranbrook crime rate of 1.74 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 Cranbrook, encompassing approximately 64,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gants Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Redcliffe Gardens with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cranbrook?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Cranbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 756 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Cranbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,475 crimes compared to 1,360. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cranbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cranbrook has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Cranbrook crimes were 756. The crime rate of Cranbrook in 2024 was 11.73 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranbrook were around 1,475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.89 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)
Ilford Town293 11,715 13,040 1
Clementswood158 51,285 32,647 2
Seven Kings288 21,412 22,487 3
Loxford191 31,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes163 4912 61,598 5
Aldborough125 12940 51,577 6
Hainault136 6687 111,203 11
Churchfields135 7868 71,363 8
Fairlop133 8697 101,275 9
Valentines133 9702 91,186 12
Wanstead Village100 15671 141,245 10
Fullwell130 10674 131,094 14
Clayhall126 11570 151,067 15
Chadwell109 14675 121,112 13
Mayfield69 18550 16989 16
Newbury100 16475 19897 19
Barkingside77 17505 17965 17
Bridge57 20479 18960 18
South Woodford64 19402 20742 20
Wanstead Park38 21255 22536 21
Monkhams24 22293 21468 22

Cranbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202514
April 202517
March 202514
February 202520
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 202418
August 20246

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202512
April 202511
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202543
May 202532
April 202524
March 202515
February 202518
January 202526
December 202436
November 202428
October 202437
September 202427
August 202436

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202544
April 202528
March 202534
February 202510
January 202511
December 202415
November 202415
October 202418
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 202411
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
August 202412

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Cranbrook in July 2025

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

1. Gants Hill (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Burglary1
3. Redcliffe Gardens (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Perth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mornington Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ranelagh Gardens (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Seymour Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1

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