Crime in Seven Kings: statistics, rates and trends
3,051 crimes were recorded in Seven Kings in the 12 months to August 2026, 171.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Seven Kings at a glance
- Crime trends in Seven Kings
- Types of crime in Seven Kings
- Seven Kings compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Seven Kings
- What happened after crimes were reported in Seven Kings
- Demographics of Seven Kings
- Questions about crime in Seven Kings
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,348), shoplifting (438) and anti-social behaviour (414) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 300th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Seven Kings | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,051 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 171.5 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,794 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Seven Kings of any year here (3,051 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,051 | 171.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,752 | 154.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,375 | 133.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,504 | 140.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,289 | 128.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,259 | 127.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,063 | 115.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,914 | 107.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,871 | 105.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 272 |
| July 2026 | 275 |
| June 2026 | 234 |
| May 2026 | 252 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 233 |
| February 2026 | 222 |
| January 2026 | 248 |
| December 2025 | 225 |
| November 2025 | 263 |
| October 2025 | 275 |
| September 2025 | 284 |
Compared with England and Wales, Seven Kings recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (28% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 303 to 438 and violence and sexual offences rose from 1,134 to 1,348, while drugs fell from 117 to 78 and criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,348 | 75.8 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 438 | 24.6 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 414 | 23.3 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 165 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 155 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 78 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Robbery | 61 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 55 | 3.1 | 1.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Seven Kings; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayfield (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seven Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes | 1,642 | 105.5 | -38% |
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | -61% |
| Chadwell | 1,325 | 81.0 | -53% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | -48% |
| Mayfield | 939 | 56.0 | -67% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +26% |
| Clementswood | 2,163 | 143.2 | -16% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Seven Kings over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (658).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 658 |
| On or near Supermarket | 511 |
| On or near Hospital | 183 |
| On or near Medici Close | 154 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 154 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 119 |
| On or near Cameron Road | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near Percy Road | 75 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 63 |
Of the 2,637 crimes in Seven Kings with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 414 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,094 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,006 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 244 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Seven Kings has an estimated population of 17,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and more students (12.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Seven Kings average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Seven Kings | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Seven Kings a safe place to live?
Seven Kings recorded 171.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 300th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Seven Kings?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,348 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (438).
Is crime in Seven Kings going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seven Kings was up 11% on the year before: 3,051 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,752 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Seven Kings?
About 17,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Seven Kings?
Seven Kings 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.