Crime Rate in Fairlop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairlop

The total recorded crimes in Fairlop, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairlop crime rate of 3.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Fairlop Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Fairlop has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairlop)CrimesRank (Fairlop)CrimesRank (Fairlop)
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
Cranbrook127 9756 81,475 7
Churchfields110 13868 71,363 8
Clayhall128 7570 151,067 15
Valentines127 8702 91,186 12
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

Fairlop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202528
March 202533
February 202534
January 202536
December 202426
November 202428
October 202439
September 202423
August 202419
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202412
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Fairlop in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Trehearn Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Starch House Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
8. Andrew Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Amanda Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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