Crime Rate in Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Cranbrook, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranbrook crime rate of 1.97 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Cranbrook has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Cranbrook)
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
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
Bridge55 19479 18960 18
South Woodford33 21402 20742 20
Monkhams44 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park32 22255 22536 21

Cranbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202515
February 202518
January 202526
December 202436
November 202428
October 202437
September 202427
August 202436
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
August 202412
July 20241

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Cranbrook in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Royston Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Bethell Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Wanstead Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
7. Fairholme Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Redcliffe Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Cowley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Highlands Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1

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