Crime Rate in Fairlop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairlop

The total recorded crimes in Fairlop, Redbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairlop crime rate of 3.97 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 Fairlop, encompassing approximately 33,538 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fairlop Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Sandringham Close 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 areas in the Redbridge.

    • 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 areas in the Redbridge.

  • 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 July 2025 the Fairlop has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairlop)CrimesRank (Fairlop)CrimesRank (Fairlop)
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
Cranbrook112 13756 81,475 7
Churchfields135 7868 71,363 8
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

Fairlop 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202537
May 202546
April 202528
March 202533
February 202534
January 202536
December 202426
November 202428
October 202439
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202527
April 202522
March 202525
February 202530
January 202526
December 202419
November 202414
October 202432
September 202421
August 20249

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202516
April 202522
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 20249
November 202423
October 20249
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Fairlop in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Sandringham Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marine Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Trehearn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Katherine Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Thurlow Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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