Crime in Fairlop: statistics, rates and trends
1,350 crimes were recorded in Fairlop in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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1,350 crimes were recorded in Fairlop in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 361 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairlop has the 1,529th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairlop | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,350 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,143 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairlop was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,350 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,006). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 1,350 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,322 | 87.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,144 | 75.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,210 | 79.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,133 | 74.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,151 | 76.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,169 | 77.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,006 | 66.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,051 | 69.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairlop 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and robbery (+36%). The largest falls were in other crime (-70%) and drugs (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 23.8 | 0.70 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 327 | 21.6 | 1.41 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 204 | 13.5 | 1.63 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 7.3 | 1.47 | +26% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +1% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +41% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.5 | 1.86 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.7 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairlop
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairlop recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairlop
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairlop recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairlop
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairlop recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairlop
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairlop recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairlop
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairlop recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairlop
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairlop recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairlop
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairlop recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairlop
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairlop recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairlop
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairlop recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fairlop
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fairlop recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairlop
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairlop recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairlop
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairlop recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairlop
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairlop recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairlop
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairlop recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairlop, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairlop.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairlop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwell | 1,181 | 71.6 | -20% |
| Hainault | 1,342 | 80.4 | -10% |
| Aldborough | 1,542 | 89.3 | +0% |
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | -29% |
| Bridge | 737 | 61.2 | -31% |
| Clayhall | 1,013 | 69.8 | -22% |
| Newbury | 893 | 67.1 | -25% |
| Cranbrook | 1,275 | 90.9 | +2% |
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 Fairlop over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 208 |
| On or near High Street | 151 |
| On or near Parking Area | 124 |
| On or near Andrew Close | 58 |
| On or near Thurlow Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Sandringham Close | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Hughes Road | 31 |
| On or near Fencepiece Road | 29 |
| On or near Greenside Close | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairlop 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 | 558 | 41.3% |
| Not recorded | 327 | 24.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 273 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Fairlop has an estimated population of 15,143. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairlop sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairlop |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Fairlop a safe place to live?
Fairlop recorded 89.2 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 Fairlop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (327).
Is crime in Fairlop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairlop was up 2% on the year before: 1,350 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,322 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairlop?
Fairlop 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 Fairlop. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.