Crime Rate in Hainault: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hainault

The total recorded crimes in Hainault, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hainault crime rate of 1.52 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 Hainault, encompassing approximately 46,673 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-48.72% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hainault Crime Hotspots

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

  • Falconer Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clinton Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Bearing Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hainault?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Hainault demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 687 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hainault witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Hainault had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,203 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hainault witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hainault Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hainault has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Hainault crimes were 687. The crime rate of Hainault in 2024 was 14.72 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hainault were around 1,203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.77 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hainault)CrimesRank (Hainault)CrimesRank (Hainault)
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
Fairlop123 11697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village123 10671 141,245 10
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

Hainault Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 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 (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202532
March 202542
February 202528
January 202515
December 202414
November 202416
October 202427
September 202429
August 202432

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202539
March 202527
February 202527
January 202536
December 202420
November 202441
October 202423
September 202442
August 202425

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 202512
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hainault in May 2025

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

1. Falconer Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
2. Clinton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Bearing Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Madeleine Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Robinia Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Hawkesbury Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manford Cross (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lowe Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holt Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rowland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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