Crime in Seven Kings: statistics, rates and trends
3,031 crimes were recorded in Seven Kings in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Seven Kings
- Questions about crime in Seven Kings
- About this data
3,031 crimes were recorded in Seven Kings in the 12 months to July 2026, 170.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,326 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Seven Kings has the 299th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Seven Kings | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,031 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 170.3 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,794 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Seven Kings was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,031 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,902). Over the whole period it rose 59%, 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 | 3,031 | 170.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,694 | 151.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,392 | 134.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,465 | 138.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,325 | 130.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,251 | 126.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,019 | 113.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,903 | 106.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,902 | 106.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 252 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Seven Kings 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+39%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-31%) and drugs (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,326 | 74.5 | 2.18 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 428 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 412 | 23.2 | 2.79 | +39% |
| Public order | 157 | 8.8 | 1.33 | +9% |
| Other theft | 151 | 8.5 | 1.33 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 8.1 | 1.65 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -21% |
| Drugs | 83 | 4.7 | 1.43 | -27% |
| Robbery | 60 | 3.4 | 2.50 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 57 | 3.2 | 1.90 | -3% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -31% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.2 | 1.50 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +117% |
Violence and sexual offences in Seven Kings
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Seven Kings recorded 1,326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (74.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Seven Kings
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Seven Kings recorded 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Seven Kings
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Seven Kings recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Seven Kings
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Seven Kings recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Seven Kings
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Seven Kings recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Seven Kings
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Seven Kings recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Seven Kings
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Seven Kings recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Seven Kings
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Seven Kings recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Seven Kings
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Seven Kings recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Seven Kings
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Seven Kings recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Seven Kings
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Seven Kings recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Seven Kings
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Seven Kings recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Seven Kings
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Seven Kings recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Seven Kings
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Seven Kings recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Seven Kings, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Seven Kings.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Seven Kings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes | 1,644 | 105.7 | -38% |
| Newbury | 893 | 67.1 | -61% |
| Chadwell | 1,363 | 83.3 | -51% |
| Aldborough | 1,542 | 89.3 | -48% |
| Mayfield | 947 | 56.5 | -67% |
| Ilford Town | 3,137 | 220.5 | +29% |
| Clementswood | 2,228 | 147.5 | -13% |
| Valentines | 1,459 | 96.9 | -43% |
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 Seven Kings over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 662 |
| On or near Supermarket | 498 |
| On or near Hospital | 176 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 155 |
| On or near Medici Close | 147 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 119 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Percy Road | 78 |
| On or near Cameron Road | 77 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Seven Kings 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,109 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 982 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 428 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 119 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Seven Kings has an estimated population of 17,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Seven Kings sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Seven Kings |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 42.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Seven Kings a safe place to live?
Seven Kings recorded 170.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Seven Kings?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (428).
Is crime in Seven Kings going up or down?
Recorded crime in Seven Kings was up 13% on the year before: 3,031 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,694 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Seven Kings?
Seven Kings 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 Seven Kings. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.