Redbridge Crime Overview
Redbridge is among the top 20 safest cities in London, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Redbridge in 2020 was 75 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 17% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Redbridge is among the top 20 safest cities, and the 1,186th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2018, Redbridge had the worst crime rate in London for burglary, with 343 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2017 was also a bad month for Redbridge residents, when it was London's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 418 crimes at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Redbridge are violence and sexual offences, with 6,965 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 23. This is 6% higher than 2019's figure of 6,572 offences and a difference of 1.29 from 2019's crime rate of 22. Redbridge's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 152 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 3.9% from 2019's figure of 146 crimes.
Compare Redbridge to other towns and cities
See how Redbridge shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Redbridge and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Redbridge Crime Map
Crime in Redbridge Compared To London
Summary of Crimes in Redbridge This Year
| Redbridge | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10,649 | 34.89 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 33% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 241 | 0.79 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 244% safer |
| Burglary | 1,736 | 5.69 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 20% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,410 | 4.62 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 25% safer |
| Drugs | 1,693 | 5.55 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 6% safer |
| Other Crime | 281 | 0.92 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 25% safer |
| Other Theft | 2,189 | 7.17 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 31% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 152 | 0.50 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 34% safer |
| Public Order | 1,365 | 4.47 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 41% safer |
| Robbery | 682 | 2.23 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 38% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1,223 | 4.01 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 0.75% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 825 | 2.70 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 45% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4,111 | 13.47 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 11% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 6,965 | 22.82 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 13% safer |
Redbridge Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering | 16,717 | 64.41 | 16% safer |
| Merton | 13,453 | 65.13 | 15% safer |
| Bromley | 21,684 | 65.25 | 15% safer |
| Barnet | 26,806 | 67.71 | 11% safer |
| Wandsworth | 24,282 | 73.65 | 1.8% safer |
| Redbridge | 22,873 | 74.94 | - |
| Croydon | 32,181 | 83.22 | 10% more dangerous |
| Ealing | 28,578 | 83.61 | 10% more dangerous |
| Waltham Forest | 23,281 | 84.05 | 11% more dangerous |
| Hillingdon | 25,813 | 84.12 | 11% more dangerous |
| Enfield | 28,260 | 84.66 | 11% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Redbridge
View crime percentage over time forRedbridge Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 21 | 20 | 21 | 35 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.84 | 0.79 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.2 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.75 | 0.68 | 0.85 | 0.92 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.50 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | Getting worse |
Changes In Redbridge's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Redbridge's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Redbridge that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Recreation Ground | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.48 |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 4.0 |
| Fairlop Waters | 19 | 36 | 2 | - | 4 | 14 | 0.60 |
| Oakfield Playing Fields | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 0.26 |
| Ray Park | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 0.57 |
| Roding Valley Park | 17 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 0.61 |
| South Park | 19 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.9 |
| Uphall Recreation Ground | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Valentines Park | 34 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 8 | 1.0 |
| Wanstead Park | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.01 |
| Wanstead Park Recreation Ground | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.43 |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | 23 | 2 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Westwood Recreation Ground | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 16 |
Comparing Redbridge to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 11% safer |
| Redbridge | 74.94 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 3.2% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 10% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 13% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 23% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 27% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 44% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 45% more dangerous |
Crime in Redbridge's Neighbourhoods
Ilford North West is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Redbridge, followed by Ilford South East in second place, and Ilford South West as the third most dangerous area. Redbridge's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Barkingside West, Hainault West, and Seven Kings Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Hatch | 576 | 76 | Eighth |
| Barkingside East | 445 | 63 | 17th |
| Barkingside North | 460 | 64 | 16th |
| Barkingside West | 273 | 41 | 31st |
| Chadwell Heath West | 875 | 55 | 28th |
| Clayhall North | 384 | 61 | 20th |
| Clayhall South | 804 | 57 | 25th |
| Fairlop | 816 | 59 | 22nd |
| Goodmayes North | 1,072 | 118 | Fourth |
| Goodmayes South | 1,123 | 78 | Seventh |
| Hainault East | 571 | 73 | 11th |
| Hainault West | 364 | 55 | 29th |
| Ilford North East | 525 | 75 | Ninth |
| Ilford North West | 1,554 | 172 | First |
| Ilford South East | 2,600 | 146 | Second |
| Ilford South West | 1,295 | 121 | Third |
| Ley Street | 659 | 65 | 14th |
| Loxford Park | 571 | 73 | Tenth |
| Newbury Park | 602 | 71 | 12th |
| Roding | 784 | 59 | 23rd |
| Seven Kings Meads Lane | 604 | 80 | Fifth |
| Seven Kings Park | 383 | 47 | 30th |
| Snaresbrook | 772 | 62 | 18th |
| South Park | 906 | 60 | 21st |
| South Woodford High Road | 711 | 56 | 27th |
| Valentines Park & Cranbrook | 1,087 | 79 | Sixth |
| Wanstead | 330 | 57 | 26th |
| Wanstead Flats | 370 | 61 | 19th |
| Woodford Bridge | 358 | 64 | 15th |
| Woodford Green | 435 | 65 | 13th |
| Woodford Wells | 623 | 59 | 24th |
Redbridge Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Redbridge for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Wanstead (119) | Ilford South West (712) |
| Bicycle Theft | Loxford Park (1) | Goodmayes North (32) |
| Burglary | Goodmayes North (35) | Ilford North West (88) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Barkingside West (15) | Goodmayes North (91) |
| Drugs | Woodford Wells (17) | Ilford South West (158) |
| Other Crime | Newbury Park (2) | Aldborough Hatch (17) |
| Other Theft | Clayhall North (13) | Ilford South East (319) |
| Possession of Weapons | Newbury Park (1) | Hainault West (8) |
| Public Order | Wanstead Flats (10) | Ilford North West (82) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Woodford Bridge (4) | Ilford South West (62) |
| Shoplifting | Seven Kings Park (1) | Ilford North West (341) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Barkingside West (1) | Ilford South East (293) |
| Vehicle Crime | Chadwell Heath West (128) | Aldborough Hatch (142) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Barkingside West (82) | Goodmayes North (519) |
Crime in Redbridge During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Redbridge change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Redbridge saw a 209% increase in bicycle theft. Redbridge saw a large fall in bicycle theft during March, when it fell by 78% compared to March in 2019. Redbridge saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including burglary, robbery, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +2% | +204% | +159% | +65% | +38% | +56% | +44% | +48% | +122% | +89% |
| Bicycle Theft | -78% | - | -61% | -48% | -14% | +55% | +55% | +209% | +50% | +88% |
| Burglary | -8% | -52% | -47% | -4% | +2% | -4% | -13% | -17% | -24% | -32% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +14% | -22% | -8% | -2% | +11% | +3% | -14% | -23% | +32% | +26% |
| Drugs | +21% | +77% | +87% | +57% | +48% | +8% | +8% | -16% | +38% | +33% |
| Other Crime | -31% | +25% | +42% | -3% | +15% | -27% | +73% | -11% | +78% | +32% |
| Other Theft | -16% | -44% | -23% | -24% | -2% | +24% | +38% | +2% | -5% | -12% |
| Possession of Weapons | +25% | +15% | -23% | +50% | +14% | +86% | -75% | -33% | -13% | +33% |
| Public Order | +8% | -26% | -6% | -2% | +39% | +79% | +60% | +14% | -7% | +30% |
| Robbery | +8% | -70% | -60% | -37% | -15% | -22% | -18% | -30% | -21% | -45% |
| Shoplifting | -16% | -24% | -27% | -2% | +22% | +22% | -18% | +10% | +13% | +3% |
| Theft From the Person | -14% | -66% | -46% | -29% | -11% | +79% | +26% | -7% | -53% | -30% |
| Vehicle Crime | -18% | -28% | -12% | -14% | -10% | -14% | -2% | +1% | -7% | -10% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +5% | -5% | -13% | +11% | +14% | +15% | +23% | +3% | +10% | +9% |
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Redbridge's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 07 May 2021