Crime in Bridge, Redbridge: statistics, rates and trends
737 crimes were recorded in Bridge, Redbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bridge, Redbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridge, Redbridge
- Types of crime in Bridge, Redbridge
- Bridge, Redbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridge, Redbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridge, Redbridge
- Population and deprivation in Bridge, Redbridge
- Questions about crime in Bridge, Redbridge
- About this data
737 crimes were recorded in Bridge, Redbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 212 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridge, Redbridge has the 2,549th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridge, Redbridge | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 737 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,042 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridge, Redbridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,131 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (737). Over the whole period it fell 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 737 | 61.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 747 | 62.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 848 | 70.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 905 | 75.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 916 | 76.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,131 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,122 | 93.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 854 | 70.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 926 | 76.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridge, Redbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+48%) and burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in robbery (-56%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 17.6 | 0.51 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 10.7 | 2.17 | +8% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.3 | 1.22 | +33% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +48% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 1.9 | 0.28 | -41% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 0.86 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.0 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridge, Redbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridge, Redbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridge, Redbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridge, Redbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridge, Redbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridge, Redbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridge, Redbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridge, Redbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridge, Redbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridge, Redbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridge, Redbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridge, Redbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridge, Redbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridge, Redbridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridge, Redbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridge, Redbridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridge, Redbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkhams | 438 | 47.5 | -22% |
| Churchfields | 1,472 | 82.8 | +35% |
| Fullwell | 1,181 | 71.6 | +17% |
| South Woodford | 635 | 60.4 | -1% |
| Clayhall | 1,013 | 69.8 | +14% |
| Fairlop | 1,350 | 89.2 | +46% |
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | +4% |
| Wanstead Village | 1,325 | 100.1 | +64% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bridge, Redbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Sands Way | 33 |
| On or near Gainsborough Road | 22 |
| On or near Moreton Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Rise | 16 |
| On or near Gaynes Hill Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Woodford | 16 |
| On or near Elliot Close | 15 |
| On or near Ray Lodge Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridge, Redbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 302 | 41.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 136 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bridge, Redbridge has an estimated population of 12,042. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridge, Redbridge sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridge, Redbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Bridge, Redbridge a safe place to live?
Bridge, Redbridge recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bridge, Redbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Bridge, Redbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridge, Redbridge was down 1% on the year before: 737 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 747 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridge, Redbridge?
Bridge, Redbridge is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bridge, Redbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.