IG2 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG2 7LY

IG2 7LY, Redbridge has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This IG2 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG2 7LY, encompassing approximately 6018 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

IG2 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Buntingbridge Road with total crimes: 6

IG2 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.63350.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.4911.11%
Other theft51.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.8325.00%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.320.00%
Other theft61.500.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66300.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.33-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-96.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.450.00%
Shoplifting244.150.00%
Vehicle crime93.99800.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.500.00%
Theft from the person41.33100.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Theft from the person20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-94.12%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1711.96142.86%
Violence and sexual offences172.8270.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.8230.00%
Other theft82.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Theft from the person40.6633.33%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Public order20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.1442.86%
Anti-social behaviour101.6625.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.66-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-50.00%
Theft from the person30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.97-57.69%
Vehicle crime101.83-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.6614.29%
Other theft71.33-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.1650.00%
Theft from the person41.00100.00%
Shoplifting30.66-25.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.960.00%
Vehicle crime144.320.00%
Other theft132.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.160.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 202424
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
May 20241
April 202425
January 202417
December 202310
November 202311
October 202326

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
March 20241
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Buntingbridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Uppark Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tring Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Eastern Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oaks Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Monarch Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bush Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ley Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Artillery Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Donington Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Youngs Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Royal Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crownfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Perrymans Farm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lyndhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1