Crime Rate in Wanstead Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wanstead Village

The total recorded crimes in Wanstead Village, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wanstead Village crime rate of 2.43 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 Village, encompassing approximately 44,918 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Wanstead Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stables Row with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wanstead Village?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Wanstead Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 671 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wanstead Village recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wanstead Village had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,245 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wanstead Village witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wanstead Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wanstead Village has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Wanstead Village crimes were 671. The crime rate of Wanstead Village in 2024 was 14.94 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wanstead Village were around 1,245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.72 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 10 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
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 Park40 22255 22536 21

Wanstead Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Robbery dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
April 202415

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20255
January 202510
December 202420
November 202419
October 202422
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202422
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202415
April 20249

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 202419
October 202419
September 202412
August 202418
April 202427

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202521
December 202411
November 202411
October 202424
September 202411
August 20242
April 202416

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wanstead Village in March 2025

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

1. Stables Row (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Sheridan Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fitzgerald Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Homesdale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Oak Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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