Crime in Churchfields: statistics, rates and trends
1,447 crimes were recorded in Churchfields in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Churchfields at a glance
- Crime trends in Churchfields
- Types of crime in Churchfields
- Churchfields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Churchfields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Churchfields
- Demographics of Churchfields
- Questions about crime in Churchfields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (356), anti-social behaviour (247) and shoplifting (193) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Churchfields | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,447 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,774 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Churchfields peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,582 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,349). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,447 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,467 | 82.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,582 | 89.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,350 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,466 | 82.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,556 | 87.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,542 | 86.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,349 | 75.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,520 | 85.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 123 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
Compared with England and Wales, Churchfields recorded notably more robbery (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (75% above the national rate) and burglary (63% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 61 to 103 and shoplifting rose from 138 to 193, while drugs fell from 93 to 48 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 193 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 155 | 8.7 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 124 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 103 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +69% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Robbery | 50 | 2.8 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +17% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Churchfields; the highest is Wanstead Village (99.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Monkhams (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Churchfields |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford | 613 | 58.3 | -28% |
| Bridge | 751 | 62.4 | -23% |
| Monkhams | 440 | 47.7 | -41% |
| Wanstead Village | 1,314 | 99.2 | +22% |
| Clayhall | 984 | 67.8 | -17% |
| Fullwell | 1,208 | 73.3 | -10% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -25% |
| Wanstead Park | 545 | 71.1 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Churchfields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Shrubberies” (297).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Shrubberies | 297 |
| On or near Liston Way | 87 |
| On or near Coopersale Close | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Radley'S Lane | 39 |
| On or near Avondale Court | 27 |
| On or near Savill Row | 26 |
| On or near Raven Road | 25 |
| On or near Fieldhouse Close | 24 |
Of the 1,200 crimes in Churchfields with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 247 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 621 | 51.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Churchfields has an estimated population of 17,774 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Churchfields average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Churchfields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Churchfields a safe place to live?
Churchfields recorded 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Churchfields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Churchfields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Churchfields was down 1% on the year before: 1,447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,467 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Churchfields?
About 17,774 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Churchfields?
Churchfields 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.