LEY STREET, IG2 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG2 7DB

LEY STREET, IG2 7DB, Redbridge has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This IG2 7DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG2 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG2 7DB, encompassing approximately 7508 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IG2 7DB area, explore the IG2 7DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

IG2 7DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Easternville Gardens with total crimes: 7

LEY STREET, IG2 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9221.05%
Shoplifting183.061700.00%
Other theft82.4060.00%
Vehicle crime51.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.67-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.7918.75%
Anti-social behaviour132.5330.00%
Other theft51.73-16.67%
Public order40.67-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-71.43%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-96.55%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2910.92383.33%
Violence and sexual offences163.8623.08%
Anti-social behaviour102.13-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.330.00%
Other theft60.93-33.33%
Public order60.80200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.86-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.7330.00%
Other theft91.7312.50%
Vehicle crime71.2075.00%
Shoplifting60.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour102.0066.67%
Other theft81.3314.29%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Shoplifting30.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-71.43%
Public order20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.80133.33%
Other theft70.93-22.22%
Shoplifting70.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-53.85%
Drugs40.80300.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.400.00%
Other theft91.730.00%
Shoplifting61.200.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Public order50.670.00%
Burglary40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
April 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202410
January 202413
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
April 202429
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG2 7DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Eastern Avenue
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Easternville Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Uppark Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Colombo Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Perth Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Ley Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Montreal Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Yoxley Approach
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Artillery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westernville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Milton Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Royal Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wards Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Raymond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cotswold Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1