Crime Rate in Fairlop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairlop

The total recorded crimes in Fairlop, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairlop crime rate of 3.46 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 Fairlop, encompassing approximately 33,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Fairlop Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Fairlop?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Fairlop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 697 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairlop witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fairlop had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,275 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fairlop witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairlop Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fairlop has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Fairlop crimes were 697. The crime rate of Fairlop in 2024 was 20.78 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairlop were around 1,275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.02 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 9 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
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
Bridge65 18479 18960 18
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park40 22255 22536 21

Fairlop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202530
January 202526
December 202419
November 202414
October 202432
September 202421
August 20249
April 202413

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202534
January 202536
December 202426
November 202428
October 202439
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
June 20242
April 202423

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 20249
November 202423
October 20249
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Fairlop in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Trehearn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Amanda Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Greenside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Wickets Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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