THE DRIVE, E18 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E18 2BJ

THE DRIVE, E18 2BJ, Redbridge has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This E18 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E18 postcode area, which has experienced 155 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E18 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E18 2BJ, encompassing approximately 5102 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E18 2BJ area, explore the E18 2BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the E18 2BJ area, visit the E18 2BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

E18 2BJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Shrubberies with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • George Lane with total crimes: 9

THE DRIVE, E18 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.68108.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.90225.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.55125.00%
Other theft91.76350.00%
Public order71.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.47-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-60.00%
Burglary40.78-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-71.43%
Theft from the person30.78-40.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.740.00%
Vehicle crime71.96600.00%
Burglary71.370.00%
Other theft61.370.00%
Theft from the person51.180.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.80116.67%
Burglary82.55300.00%
Shoplifting71.57250.00%
Other theft71.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.370.00%
Theft from the person31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.06-41.67%
Other theft71.37-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.18-40.00%
Shoplifting21.18-60.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1211.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.9628.57%
Other theft81.76100.00%
Shoplifting51.5766.67%
Burglary40.98-69.23%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1311.760.00%
Vehicle crime102.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.370.00%
Public order51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.980.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202414
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202421
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E18 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Shrubberies
    Total30
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. George Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Radley'S Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Woodford
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tavistock Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Foxdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Craig Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hillcrest Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Glebelands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cheyne Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1