Crime in Clayhall: statistics, rates and trends
1,013 crimes were recorded in Clayhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clayhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Clayhall
- Types of crime in Clayhall
- Clayhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clayhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clayhall
- Population and deprivation in Clayhall
- Questions about crime in Clayhall
- About this data
1,013 crimes were recorded in Clayhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 294 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clayhall has the 2,226th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clayhall | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,013 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,506 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clayhall was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (919). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,013 | 69.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,147 | 79.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 919 | 63.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,126 | 77.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,001 | 69.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,281 | 88.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,097 | 75.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,035 | 71.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,103 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clayhall 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 drugs (+73%) and theft from the person (+23%). The largest falls were in robbery (-40%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 20.3 | 0.59 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.6 | 1.04 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 7.1 | 1.44 | -33% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -6% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.6 | 1.10 | +73% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -17% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.9 | 1.10 | +23% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.22 | -40% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clayhall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clayhall recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clayhall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clayhall recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clayhall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clayhall recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clayhall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clayhall recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clayhall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clayhall recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clayhall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clayhall recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clayhall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clayhall recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clayhall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clayhall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clayhall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clayhall recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clayhall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clayhall recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clayhall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clayhall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clayhall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clayhall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clayhall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clayhall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clayhall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clayhall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clayhall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clayhall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | -9% |
| Fullwell | 1,181 | 71.6 | +3% |
| Cranbrook | 1,275 | 90.9 | +30% |
| Wanstead Village | 1,325 | 100.1 | +43% |
| South Woodford | 635 | 60.4 | -14% |
| Valentines | 1,459 | 96.9 | +39% |
| Aldborough | 1,542 | 89.3 | +28% |
| Wanstead Park | 538 | 70.2 | +0% |
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 Clayhall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 224 |
| On or near Redbridge | 60 |
| On or near Borrowdale Close | 41 |
| On or near Woodford Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 24 |
| On or near North Circular Road | 24 |
| On or near Avondale Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Grasmere Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Edwina Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Longwood Gardens | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clayhall 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 | 356 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 187 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Clayhall has an estimated population of 14,506. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clayhall sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clayhall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Clayhall a safe place to live?
Clayhall recorded 69.8 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 Clayhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Clayhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayhall was down 12% on the year before: 1,013 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clayhall?
Clayhall 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 Clayhall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.