Crime Rate in Wanstead Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wanstead Village

The total recorded crimes in Wanstead Village, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wanstead Village crime rate of 2.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
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: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Redbridge.

    • 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 areas in the Redbridge.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wanstead Village has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wanstead Village)CrimesRank (Wanstead Village)CrimesRank (Wanstead Village)
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
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

Wanstead Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202512
February 202515
January 202521
December 202411
November 202411
October 202424
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202516
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202524
February 20255
January 202510
December 202420
November 202419
October 202422
September 202414
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202513
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 202419
October 202419
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202517
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202422
August 20246

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Wanstead Village in May 2025

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

1. Stables Row (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Makepeace Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. A1008 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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