Crime in Mayfield: statistics, rates and trends
947 crimes were recorded in Mayfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mayfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Mayfield
- Types of crime in Mayfield
- Mayfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mayfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mayfield
- Population and deprivation in Mayfield
- Questions about crime in Mayfield
- About this data
947 crimes were recorded in Mayfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 324 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mayfield has the 2,763rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mayfield | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 947 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,767 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mayfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,373 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (943). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 947 | 56.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 943 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 954 | 56.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,008 | 60.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,256 | 74.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,373 | 81.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,279 | 76.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,193 | 71.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,135 | 67.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mayfield 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.
The largest increases were in public order (+59%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-26%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 324 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 7.9 | 1.60 | -14% |
| Other theft | 64 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +10% |
| Public order | 46 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +59% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.3 | 0.33 | -10% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.8 | 0.57 | -26% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +50% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.0 | 0.56 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mayfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mayfield recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mayfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mayfield recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mayfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mayfield recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mayfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mayfield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mayfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mayfield recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mayfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mayfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mayfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mayfield recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mayfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mayfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mayfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mayfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mayfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mayfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mayfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mayfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mayfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mayfield 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mayfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mayfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mayfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mayfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mayfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mayfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mayfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes | 1,644 | 105.7 | +87% |
| Clementswood | 2,228 | 147.5 | +161% |
| Ilford Town | 3,137 | 220.5 | +290% |
| Loxford | 2,192 | 124.8 | +121% |
| Seven Kings | 3,031 | 170.3 | +202% |
| Newbury | 893 | 67.1 | +19% |
| Valentines | 1,459 | 96.9 | +72% |
| Chadwell | 1,363 | 83.3 | +47% |
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 Mayfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forterie Gardens | 63 |
| On or near South Park Road | 52 |
| On or near Ashburton Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Sandhurst Drive | 46 |
| On or near Littlemoor Road | 39 |
| On or near Goodmayes Lane | 35 |
| On or near Broadhurst Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 33 |
| On or near Guildford Road | 31 |
| On or near South Park Drive | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mayfield 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 | 323 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Mayfield has an estimated population of 16,767. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mayfield sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mayfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Mayfield a safe place to live?
Mayfield recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Mayfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Mayfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mayfield was almost unchanged on the year before: 947 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 943 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mayfield?
Mayfield 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 Mayfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.