Crime Rate in Wanstead Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wanstead Park

The total recorded crimes in Wanstead Park, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wanstead Park crime rate of 2.75 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wanstead Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langley Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gardner Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Wanstead Park has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)CrimesRank (Wanstead Park)
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
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 Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Langley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Windsor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Gardner Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wigram Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ingatestone Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. A116 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Centre Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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