Crime in Newbury, Redbridge: statistics, rates and trends
882 crimes were recorded in Newbury, Redbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newbury, Redbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury, Redbridge
- Types of crime in Newbury, Redbridge
- Newbury, Redbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury, Redbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury, Redbridge
- Demographics of Newbury, Redbridge
- Questions about crime in Newbury, Redbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (315), anti-social behaviour (190) and other theft (80) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,372nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newbury, Redbridge | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 882 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,303 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbury, Redbridge peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,103 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (875). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 882 | 66.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 875 | 65.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 951 | 71.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 884 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,103 | 82.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,000 | 75.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,035 | 77.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,103 | 82.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,051 | 79.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (79% below) and criminal damage and arson (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 56 to 80, while criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 27 and drugs fell from 47 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbury, Redbridge; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayfield (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury, Redbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +35% |
| Seven Kings | 3,051 | 171.5 | +159% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +225% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +40% |
| Goodmayes | 1,642 | 105.5 | +59% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -7% |
| Mayfield | 939 | 56.0 | -16% |
| Clementswood | 2,163 | 143.2 | +116% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Newbury, Redbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ley Street” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ley Street | 92 |
| On or near Aldborough Road South | 71 |
| On or near Perth Terrace | 68 |
| On or near Lombard Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 38 |
| On or near Durban Road | 35 |
| On or near Wards Road | 31 |
| On or near A12 | 28 |
| On or near Eastern Avenue | 25 |
Of the 692 crimes in Newbury, Redbridge with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newbury, Redbridge has an estimated population of 13,303 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), more students (12.9%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbury, Redbridge average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newbury, Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbury, Redbridge a safe place to live?
Newbury, Redbridge recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,372nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newbury, Redbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Newbury, Redbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury, Redbridge was almost unchanged on the year before: 882 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 875 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbury, Redbridge?
About 13,303 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbury, Redbridge?
Newbury, Redbridge 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.