WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Wanstead Park, Redbridge

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wanstead Park, localized within Redbridge.

Total Crimes

55
trending_up +22.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.24per 1k
trending_up +5.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

8,062

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Anti-social Behaviour12
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Vehicle Crime6
Other Theft6
Shoplifting4
Public Order2
Burglary2
Drug Offences1
Theft from Person1
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near A116 Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Parking Area Map
Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Gardner Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Merlin Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near A114 Map
Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Queenswood Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Margaretting Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Colebrooke Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Wanstead Park Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Empress Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#1safest in Redbridge

National Safety

Top 25%Safest

City Average

90.59per 1k

Local Policing

Little Ilford

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Local Priorities

Priority 1 VAWG

Local SNT with partner agencies, to tackle the prostitution activity in and around Romford Road E12 and the affected side roads in the local area and its links to other anti-social behaviour.

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

At this stage it will be uniform high vis patrols, engaging with the females offering support.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

Drugs

Local SNT, to tackle the drug dealing or drug use in Warrior Square E12 & the cluster of blocks at the Grantham Road E12 area. This will be done by pulse patrols at the location, a mix of uniform for re-assurance, and plain clothes to ensure results and disruption.

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

High Visibility and surge Operations.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

ASB

Local SNT, to tackle the ASB in the Little Ilford E12 blocks - Little Ilford Park E12 & Warrior Square E12. Early morning patrols of the blocks to disrupt the activity, utilising CPW's and CPN's where appropriate, and liaising with CGL to offer diversion from drug use, or assistance with homelessness.

Issued: 10 Mar 2026

Status Update

High Visibility patrols and surge Operations.

Actioned: 20 Jun 2026

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