Crime in Wanstead Village: statistics, rates and trends
1,325 crimes were recorded in Wanstead Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wanstead Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Wanstead Village
- Types of crime in Wanstead Village
- Wanstead Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wanstead Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wanstead Village
- Population and deprivation in Wanstead Village
- Questions about crime in Wanstead Village
- About this data
1,325 crimes were recorded in Wanstead Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 371 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wanstead Village has the 1,234th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wanstead Village | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,325 | 30,687 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 95.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,240 | 321,231 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wanstead Village was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,368 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,130). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,325 | 100.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,181 | 89.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,130 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,253 | 94.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,202 | 90.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,308 | 98.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,368 | 103.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,268 | 95.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,356 | 102.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wanstead Village 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+163%) and drugs (+38%). The largest falls were in robbery (-55%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 371 | 28.0 | 3.38 | +163% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 17.6 | 0.51 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 15.1 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 9.1 | 1.84 | -30% |
| Burglary | 91 | 6.9 | 1.94 | +5% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.0 | 0.91 | +33% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -29% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +38% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.0 | 1.51 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.0 | 1.16 | -10% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.73 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Wanstead Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wanstead Village recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 163% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wanstead Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wanstead Village recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wanstead Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wanstead Village recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wanstead Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wanstead Village recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wanstead Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wanstead Village recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wanstead Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wanstead Village recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wanstead Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wanstead Village recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wanstead Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wanstead Village recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wanstead Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wanstead Village recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wanstead Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wanstead Village recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wanstead Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wanstead Village recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wanstead Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wanstead Village recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wanstead Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wanstead Village recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wanstead Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wanstead Village recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wanstead Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wanstead Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wanstead Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford | 635 | 60.4 | -40% |
| Wanstead Park | 538 | 70.2 | -30% |
| Clayhall | 1,013 | 69.8 | -30% |
| Churchfields | 1,472 | 82.8 | -17% |
| Cranbrook | 1,275 | 90.9 | -9% |
| Barkingside | 945 | 63.4 | -37% |
| Fullwell | 1,181 | 71.6 | -28% |
| Valentines | 1,459 | 96.9 | -3% |
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 Wanstead Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stables Row | 369 |
| On or near High Street | 62 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Forest Close | 35 |
| On or near Sultan Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Sheridan Mews | 31 |
| On or near Redbridge Lane West | 24 |
| On or near The Green | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wanstead Village 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 | 636 | 48.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 200 | 15.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Wanstead Village has an estimated population of 13,240. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wanstead Village sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wanstead Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Wanstead Village a safe place to live?
Wanstead Village recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wanstead Village?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (233).
Is crime in Wanstead Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wanstead Village was up 12% on the year before: 1,325 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,181 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wanstead Village?
Wanstead Village 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 Wanstead Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.