WARDS ROAD, IG2 7DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG2 7DY

WARDS ROAD, IG2 7DY, Redbridge has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This IG2 7DY 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 7DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG2 7DY, encompassing approximately 6820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

IG2 7DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Easternville Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Eastern Avenue with total crimes: 6

WARDS ROAD, IG2 7DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6261.54%
Shoplifting123.080.00%
Other theft71.7675.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-83.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.16-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour121.9171.43%
Other theft41.76-20.00%
Public order40.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-50.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.94325.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.4927.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.030.00%
Other theft50.88-37.50%
Public order50.73150.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.4820.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.76-26.67%
Other theft81.6114.29%
Vehicle crime61.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Shoplifting40.5933.33%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences157.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.2025.00%
Other theft71.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-20.00%
Public order30.5950.00%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-87.50%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6553.85%
Criminal damage and arson82.93700.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-11.11%
Other theft71.17-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.03-28.57%
Drugs40.73300.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.910.00%
Other theft81.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.170.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202414
January 202411
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 202417
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

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 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Easternville Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Eastern Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ley Street
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Perth Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Lynn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Benton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Westernville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Royal Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wards Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Raymond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cotswold Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Charter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mundon Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1