CHIGWELL ROAD, IG8 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 8AF

CHIGWELL ROAD, IG8 8AF, Redbridge has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG8 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG8 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8AF, encompassing approximately 3055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

IG8 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sands Way with total crimes: 4
  • Roding Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Purleigh Avenue with total crimes: 2

CHIGWELL ROAD, IG8 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.640.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.25-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.22350.00%
Theft from the person32.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8614.29%
Other theft42.62300.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-57.14%
Public order10.980.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.29-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.65-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.490.00%
Shoplifting73.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sands Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Roding Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Purleigh Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Moreton Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gwynne Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Westfield Park Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oakwood Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1