IG8 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 8HQ

IG8 8HQ, Redbridge has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.99 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8HQ, encompassing approximately 1273 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IG8 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Southend Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

IG8 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary521.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.93-16.67%
Shoplifting53.930.00%
Other theft43.930.00%
Public order33.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.36200.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.7820.00%
Burglary44.710.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-85.71%
Drugs10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.85600.00%
Other theft65.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.71150.00%
Vehicle crime33.93200.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.64100.00%
Other theft21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Robbery11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.1342.86%
Other theft57.850.00%
Shoplifting53.930.00%
Vehicle crime43.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-57.14%
Drugs12.360.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.20250.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.50600.00%
Other theft55.50150.00%
Vehicle crime23.93-50.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.99-60.00%
Public order33.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.360.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1021.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.850.00%
Shoplifting33.930.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.570.00%
Theft from the person11.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 202310
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
December 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Southend Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Raven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A113
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Mill Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lechmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Westview Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1