Crime Rate in Wanstead Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wanstead Park

The total recorded crimes in Wanstead Park, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wanstead Park crime rate of 3.43 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 Wanstead Park, encompassing approximately 11,654 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Wanstead Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Empress Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Blake Hall Road with total crimes: 3
  • Aldersbrook Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wanstead Park?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Wanstead Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 255 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wanstead Park recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wanstead Park had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 536 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wanstead Park recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wanstead Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wanstead Park has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Wanstead Park crimes were 255. The crime rate of Wanstead Park in 2024 was 21.88 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wanstead Park were around 536 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.99 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Ilford Town206 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings222 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood189 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford183 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes113 8912 61,598 5
Aldborough111 9940 51,577 6
Churchfields132 5868 71,363 8
Valentines122 6702 91,186 12
Cranbrook97 14756 81,475 7
Fairlop116 7697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village109 12671 141,245 10
Hainault111 10687 111,203 11
Fullwell110 11674 131,094 14
Chadwell106 13675 121,112 13
Clayhall80 16570 151,067 15
Barkingside89 15505 17965 17
Mayfield58 19550 16989 16
Newbury65 17475 19897 19
Bridge65 18479 18960 18
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22

Wanstead Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
April 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 202514
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wanstead Park in March 2025

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

1. Empress Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Blake Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Aldersbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Blake Hall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Gardner Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Gabriel'S Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burden Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Sunderland Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. A116 (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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