Crime in Clementswood: statistics, rates and trends
2,163 crimes were recorded in Clementswood in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clementswood at a glance
- Crime trends in Clementswood
- Types of crime in Clementswood
- Clementswood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clementswood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clementswood
- Demographics of Clementswood
- Questions about crime in Clementswood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (547), anti-social behaviour (323) and theft from the person (290) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 494th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clementswood | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,163 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.2 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,104 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clementswood peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,591 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,134). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,163 | 143.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,300 | 152.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,591 | 171.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,501 | 165.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,424 | 160.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,323 | 153.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,221 | 147.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,451 | 162.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,134 | 141.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 166 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 202 |
| February 2026 | 190 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 236 |
| November 2025 | 183 |
| October 2025 | 208 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clementswood recorded notably more theft from the person (11.4 times the national rate), robbery (3.2 times the national rate) and drugs (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 93 to 132 and other crime rose from 23 to 32, while vehicle crime fell from 153 to 108 and robbery fell from 92 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 36.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 21.4 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Theft from the person | 290 | 19.2 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 234 | 15.5 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Other theft | 184 | 12.2 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Drugs | 132 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +42% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Robbery | 66 | 4.4 | 1.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +39% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clementswood; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayfield (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clementswood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford | 2,214 | 126.1 | -12% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +51% |
| Mayfield | 939 | 56.0 | -61% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | -35% |
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | -54% |
| Goodmayes | 1,642 | 105.5 | -26% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | -37% |
| Seven Kings | 3,051 | 171.5 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Clementswood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (382).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 382 |
| On or near Station Road | 289 |
| On or near Clements Lane | 150 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 132 |
| On or near Havelock Street | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 75 |
| On or near Postway Mews | 69 |
| On or near Riches Road | 63 |
| On or near Belmont Road | 56 |
Of the 1,840 crimes in Clementswood with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 323 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 916 | 49.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 453 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 19 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Clementswood has an estimated population of 15,104 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), more students (12.5%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clementswood average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Clementswood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clementswood a safe place to live?
Clementswood recorded 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 494th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Clementswood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Clementswood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clementswood was down 6% on the year before: 2,163 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,300 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clementswood?
About 15,104 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clementswood?
Clementswood 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.