Crime Rate in Wanstead Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wanstead Park

The total recorded crimes in Wanstead Park, Redbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wanstead Park crime rate of 3.26 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wanstead Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingatestone Road with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bush 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 areas in the Redbridge.

    • 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 areas in the Redbridge.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wanstead Park has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)
Ilford Town293 11,715 13,040 1
Clementswood158 51,285 32,647 2
Seven Kings288 21,412 22,487 3
Loxford191 31,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes163 4912 61,598 5
Aldborough125 12940 51,577 6
Hainault136 6687 111,203 11
Cranbrook112 13756 81,475 7
Churchfields135 7868 71,363 8
Fairlop133 8697 101,275 9
Valentines133 9702 91,186 12
Wanstead Village100 15671 141,245 10
Fullwell130 10674 131,094 14
Clayhall126 11570 151,067 15
Chadwell109 14675 121,112 13
Mayfield69 18550 16989 16
Newbury100 16475 19897 19
Barkingside77 17505 17965 17
Bridge57 20479 18960 18
South Woodford64 19402 20742 20
Monkhams24 22293 21468 22

Wanstead Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20253
January 202514
December 202413
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20257
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 202414
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 202412
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wanstead Park in July 2025

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

1. Ingatestone Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
2. Windsor Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bush Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A116 (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blake Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Woodcote Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Langley Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Merlin Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Empress Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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