Crime in Wanstead Park: statistics, rates and trends
545 crimes were recorded in Wanstead Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wanstead Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Wanstead Park
- Types of crime in Wanstead Park
- Wanstead Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wanstead Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wanstead Park
- Demographics of Wanstead Park
- Questions about crime in Wanstead Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (121) and vehicle crime (70) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,182nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wanstead Park | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 545 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,668 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wanstead Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (730 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (456). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 545 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 456 | 59.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 489 | 63.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 522 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 564 | 73.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 642 | 83.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 700 | 91.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 662 | 86.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 730 | 95.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wanstead Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (46% below) and shoplifting (26% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 42 and violence and sexual offences rose from 95 to 142, while burglary fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 18.5 | 34.2 | +49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 15.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 6.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +62% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wanstead Park; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest South Woodford (58.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wanstead Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Village | 1,314 | 99.2 | +40% |
| Cranbrook | 1,258 | 89.7 | +26% |
| Clayhall | 984 | 67.8 | -5% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +31% |
| South Woodford | 613 | 58.3 | -18% |
| Barkingside | 914 | 61.3 | -14% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +204% |
| Loxford | 2,214 | 126.1 | +77% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Wanstead Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A116” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A116 | 75 |
| On or near Gardner Close | 30 |
| On or near Brading Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Empress Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Queenswood Gardens | 27 |
| On or near St Gabriel'S Close | 21 |
| On or near Alders Close | 19 |
| On or near Blake Hall Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Park Road | 16 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Road | 16 |
Of the 424 crimes in Wanstead Park with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 52.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 26.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Wanstead Park has an estimated population of 7,668 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wanstead Park average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wanstead Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wanstead Park a safe place to live?
Wanstead Park recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,182nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wanstead Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Wanstead Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wanstead Park was up 20% on the year before: 545 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 456 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wanstead Park?
About 7,668 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wanstead Park?
Wanstead Park 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.