Crime in Fairlop: statistics, rates and trends
1,341 crimes were recorded in Fairlop in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (368), anti-social behaviour (296) and shoplifting (207) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,541st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fairlop | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,341 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,143 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fairlop peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,356 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,019). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,341 | 88.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,356 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,116 | 73.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,216 | 80.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,149 | 75.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,132 | 74.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,172 | 77.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,019 | 67.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,029 | 68.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fairlop recorded notably more robbery (94% above the national rate), shoplifting (62% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (50% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 27 to 45 and robbery rose from 29 to 40, while drugs fell from 45 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 19.5 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 207 | 13.7 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +38% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -4% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -49% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fairlop; the highest is Aldborough (89.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barkingside (61.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairlop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwell | 1,208 | 73.3 | -17% |
| Hainault | 1,346 | 80.7 | -9% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +1% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -31% |
| Bridge | 751 | 62.4 | -30% |
| Clayhall | 984 | 67.8 | -23% |
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | -25% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Fairlop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 213 |
| On or near High Street | 130 |
| On or near Parking Area | 124 |
| On or near Andrew Close | 59 |
| On or near Thurlow Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Hughes Road | 35 |
| On or near Sandringham Close | 32 |
| On or near Fencepiece Road | 27 |
| On or near Greenside Close | 25 |
Of the 1,045 crimes in Fairlop with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 296 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 560 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Fairlop has an estimated population of 15,143 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), 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 Fairlop average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fairlop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fairlop a safe place to live?
Fairlop recorded 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,541st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Fairlop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in Fairlop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairlop was down 1% on the year before: 1,341 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairlop?
About 15,143 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairlop?
Fairlop 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.