Crime Rate in Valentines: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valentines

The total recorded crimes in Valentines, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valentines crime rate of 1.83 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 Valentines, encompassing approximately 69,516 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Valentines Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyle Road with total crimes: 22
  • Westbury Road with total crimes: 8
  • Montreal Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Valentines?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Valentines demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 702 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Valentines witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Valentines had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,186 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Valentines recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valentines Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Valentines has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Valentines crimes were 702. The crime rate of Valentines in 2024 was 10.10 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valentines were around 1,186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.06 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valentines)CrimesRank (Valentines)CrimesRank (Valentines)
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
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

Valentines Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 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 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 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 (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202544
March 202540
February 202530
January 202535
December 202429
November 202438
October 202430
September 202429
August 202435

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202414
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202540
March 202535
February 202523
January 202530
December 202434
November 202430
October 202431
September 202439
August 202431

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Valentines in May 2025

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

1. Argyle Road (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Westbury Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Montreal Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cavendish Gardens (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beaufort Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
8. Coventry Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Granville Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Valentines Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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