Crime Rate in Seven Kings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seven Kings

The total recorded crimes in Seven Kings, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 242 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seven Kings crime rate of 3.25 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 Seven Kings, encompassing approximately 74,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (4.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
Seven Kings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16

How safe is Seven Kings?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Seven Kings reported a higher crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 1,412 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seven Kings witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Seven Kings experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redbridge average, with 2,487 crimes compared to 1,360. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Seven Kings witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Seven Kings has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Seven Kings Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seven Kings has recorded 242 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Seven Kings crimes were 1,412. The crime rate of Seven Kings in 2024 was 18.95 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seven Kings were around 2,487 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.37 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seven Kings)CrimesRank (Seven Kings)CrimesRank (Seven Kings)
Ilford Town229 21,715 13,040 1
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
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

Seven Kings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

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

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 202511
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 202416
October 202414
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202416
October 202417
September 20249
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202597
March 202581
February 202568
January 2025103
December 202483
November 202491
October 2024101
September 202496
August 202467
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202537
March 202539
February 202521
January 202521
December 202423
November 202433
October 202445
September 202436
August 202427

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20257
February 20256
January 202521
December 20249
November 202411
October 202422
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

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
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202530
March 202536
February 202524
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Seven Kings in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences28
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting23
Burglary2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Medici Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Cameron Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
7. Douglas Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Theft from the person1

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