Crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,275 crimes were recorded in Cranbrook, Redbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- Types of crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- Cranbrook, Redbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- Population and deprivation in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- Questions about crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge
- About this data
1,275 crimes were recorded in Cranbrook, Redbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 396 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cranbrook, Redbridge has the 1,468th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cranbrook, Redbridge | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,275 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,031 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,609 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,214). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,275 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,294 | 92.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,329 | 94.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,609 | 114.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,559 | 111.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,539 | 109.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,389 | 99.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,214 | 86.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,304 | 92.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 134 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cranbrook, 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, drugs, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in robbery (+33%) and drugs (+31%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-23%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 396 | 28.2 | 0.82 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 17.7 | 1.15 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 9.7 | 1.97 | -12% |
| Other theft | 89 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -22% |
| Drugs | 71 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +31% |
| Public order | 67 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 59 | 4.2 | 2.49 | +9% |
| Robbery | 48 | 3.4 | 2.53 | +33% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.3 | 0.95 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +17% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranbrook, Redbridge 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cranbrook, 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 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cranbrook, Redbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cranbrook, Redbridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranbrook, Redbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines | 1,459 | 96.9 | +7% |
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | -30% |
| Clayhall | 1,013 | 69.8 | -23% |
| Wanstead Park | 538 | 70.2 | -23% |
| Ilford Town | 3,137 | 220.5 | +143% |
| Newbury | 893 | 67.1 | -26% |
| Aldborough | 1,542 | 89.3 | -2% |
| Clementswood | 2,228 | 147.5 | +62% |
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 Cranbrook, Redbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gants Hill | 114 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 73 |
| On or near Redcliffe Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 56 |
| On or near Panfield Mews | 52 |
| On or near Frinton Mews | 51 |
| On or near The Drive | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Cowley Road | 39 |
| On or near Endsleigh Gardens | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranbrook, 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 | 453 | 35.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 289 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 248 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Cranbrook, Redbridge has an estimated population of 14,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranbrook, Redbridge sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cranbrook, Redbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Cranbrook, Redbridge a safe place to live?
Cranbrook, Redbridge recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Cranbrook, Redbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranbrook, Redbridge was down 1% on the year before: 1,275 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,294 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cranbrook, Redbridge?
Cranbrook, 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 Cranbrook, Redbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.