Crime Rate in South Woodford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Woodford

The total recorded crimes in South Woodford, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Woodford crime rate of 1.00 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 South Woodford, encompassing approximately 33,136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
South Woodford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coppice Way with total crimes: 3
  • George Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Eagle Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Woodford?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, South Woodford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 402 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Woodford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, South Woodford had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 742 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Woodford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Woodford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Woodford has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 1.00 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total South Woodford crimes were 402. The crime rate of South Woodford in 2024 was 12.13 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Woodford were around 742 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.39 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Woodford)CrimesRank (South Woodford)CrimesRank (South Woodford)
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
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
Monkhams44 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park32 22255 22536 21

South Woodford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 202416
October 202412
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 202415
October 202421
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Woodford in May 2025

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

1. Coppice Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. George Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Eagle Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cadogan Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kenwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
8. High View Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Byron Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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