Crime in Clayhall: statistics, rates and trends
984 crimes were recorded in Clayhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (296), anti-social behaviour (184) and shoplifting (107) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Clayhall | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 984 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.8 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,506 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clayhall peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,276 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (923). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 984 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,157 | 79.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 923 | 63.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,104 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,014 | 69.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,276 | 88.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,136 | 78.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,005 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,119 | 77.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clayhall recorded notably more vehicle crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (63% below) and public order (56% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 31 to 54 and theft from the person rose from 21 to 27, while burglary fell from 55 to 28 and robbery fell from 39 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 | 12.7 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.0 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Other theft | 68 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +74% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +29% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -41% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clayhall; the highest is Wanstead Village (99.2 per 1,000) and the lowest South Woodford (58.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -10% |
| Fullwell | 1,208 | 73.3 | +8% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | +32% |
| Wanstead Village | 1,314 | 99.2 | +46% |
| South Woodford | 613 | 58.3 | -14% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +37% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +32% |
| Wanstead Park | 545 | 71.1 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Clayhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (205).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 205 |
| On or near Redbridge | 52 |
| On or near Borrowdale Close | 40 |
| On or near Woodford Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 24 |
| On or near North Circular Road | 23 |
| On or near Avondale Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Grasmere Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Claybury Broadway | 18 |
| On or near Cobbetts Avenue | 18 |
Of the 800 crimes in Clayhall with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 184 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Clayhall has an estimated population of 14,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), more students (12.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clayhall average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clayhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clayhall a safe place to live?
Clayhall recorded 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Clayhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (184).
Is crime in Clayhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayhall was down 15% on the year before: 984 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,157 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clayhall?
About 14,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clayhall?
Clayhall 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.