IG5 0SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG5 0SW

IG5 0SW, Redbridge has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This IG5 0SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG5 postcode area, which has experienced 89 crimes and a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG5 0SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG5 0SW, encompassing approximately 5129 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IG5 0SW area, explore the IG5 0SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

IG5 0SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Purley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tiptree Crescent with total crimes: 4

IG5 0SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.17-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.1725.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 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 offences137.60-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour122.5350.00%
Shoplifting62.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.82133.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.73-11.11%
Burglary51.5666.67%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.65800.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.7550.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-50.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202413
January 202414
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG5 0SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Purley Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tiptree Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jerningham Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sandpiper Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sheldon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Strafford Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clayhall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kirkland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rushden Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Werneth Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1