Crime in Redbridge: statistics, rates and trends

30,588 crimes were recorded in Redbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,499 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Redbridge has the 401st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Redbridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (32,755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (29,367). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redbridge 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+38%) and shoplifting (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-21%) and bicycle theft (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Redbridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redbridge recorded 9,499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Redbridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redbridge recorded 6,151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Redbridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redbridge recorded 2,687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Redbridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redbridge recorded 2,557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Redbridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redbridge recorded 2,041 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Redbridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redbridge recorded 1,614 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Redbridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redbridge recorded 1,169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Redbridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redbridge recorded 1,158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Redbridge

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redbridge recorded 1,152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Redbridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redbridge recorded 1,127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Redbridge

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redbridge recorded 740 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Redbridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redbridge recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Redbridge

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redbridge recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Redbridge

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redbridge recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Redbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redbridge.

22 areas within Redbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ilford Town had the highest rate (220.5 per 1,000) and Monkhams the lowest (47.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Redbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redbridge 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.

Redbridge has an estimated population of 319,423. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redbridge sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Redbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.