Crime in Fullwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,208 crimes were recorded in Fullwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (425), anti-social behaviour (269) and vehicle crime (114) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,090th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fullwell | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,208 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,488 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fullwell peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,383 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,098). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,208 | 73.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,246 | 75.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,098 | 66.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,146 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,194 | 72.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,355 | 82.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,383 | 83.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,332 | 80.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,351 | 81.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fullwell recorded notably more vehicle crime (39% above the national rate) and robbery (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 20 to 26 and burglary rose from 38 to 47, while shoplifting fell from 66 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 425 | 25.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 16.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other theft | 87 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 67 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.6 | 1.7 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.4 | 8.5 | -65% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fullwell; the highest is Aldborough (89.8 per 1,000) and the lowest South Woodford (58.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fullwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayhall | 984 | 67.8 | -7% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -16% |
| Fairlop | 1,341 | 88.6 | +21% |
| Bridge | 751 | 62.4 | -15% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +23% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | +22% |
| South Woodford | 613 | 58.3 | -20% |
| Churchfields | 1,447 | 81.4 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Fullwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horace Road” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horace Road | 59 |
| On or near Tiptree Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Heathcote Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Southend Road | 38 |
| On or near Meriden Close | 35 |
| On or near Hatfield Close | 33 |
| On or near Connect Lane | 31 |
| On or near Marston Road | 29 |
| On or near Clayhall Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Claybury Mews | 27 |
Of the 939 crimes in Fullwell with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 395 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Fullwell has an estimated population of 16,488 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (10.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fullwell average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fullwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fullwell a safe place to live?
Fullwell recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,090th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Fullwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 425 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Fullwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fullwell was down 3% on the year before: 1,208 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,246 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fullwell?
About 16,488 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fullwell?
Fullwell 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.