Crime in Aldborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,551 crimes were recorded in Aldborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aldborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Aldborough
- Types of crime in Aldborough
- Aldborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aldborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aldborough
- Demographics of Aldborough
- Questions about crime in Aldborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (422), anti-social behaviour (282) and shoplifting (266) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aldborough | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,551 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.8 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,275 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aldborough peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,585 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,308). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,551 | 89.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,491 | 86.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,447 | 83.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,585 | 91.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,440 | 83.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,568 | 90.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,502 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,369 | 79.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,308 | 75.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 126 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 121 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aldborough recorded notably more shoplifting (82% above the national rate), robbery (66% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (65% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and drugs (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 176 to 266, while drugs fell from 54 to 32 and robbery fell from 58 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 282 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 266 | 15.4 | 8.5 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 142 | 8.2 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 116 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Robbery | 39 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.0 | 1.7 | +13% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aldborough; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barkingside (61.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aldborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | -26% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -32% |
| Seven Kings | 3,051 | 171.5 | +91% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +3% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +140% |
| Fullwell | 1,208 | 73.3 | -18% |
| Fairlop | 1,341 | 88.6 | -1% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Aldborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 210 |
| On or near Village Way | 102 |
| On or near Tring Close | 90 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Eastern Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Oaks Lane | 45 |
| On or near Newbury Park | 40 |
| On or near Benina Close | 33 |
| On or near Uppark Drive | 32 |
Of the 1,269 crimes in Aldborough with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 282 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 643 | 50.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Aldborough has an estimated population of 17,275 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aldborough average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aldborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aldborough a safe place to live?
Aldborough recorded 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Aldborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (282).
Is crime in Aldborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aldborough was up 4% on the year before: 1,551 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,491 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aldborough?
About 17,275 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aldborough?
Aldborough is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.