LECHMERE APPROACH, IG8 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 8QE

LECHMERE APPROACH, IG8 8QE, Redbridge has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8QE 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 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8QE, encompassing approximately 1643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

IG8 8QE 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

LECHMERE APPROACH, IG8 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary517.04150.00%
Shoplifting53.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-42.86%
Other theft42.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4350.00%
Public order31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.5240.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.26-71.43%
Burglary21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.60600.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.26150.00%
Other theft53.04150.00%
Vehicle crime43.04300.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.30200.00%
Other theft21.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.8614.29%
Other theft64.8720.00%
Shoplifting53.650.00%
Vehicle crime43.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.830.00%
Burglary11.22-66.67%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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 offences718.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.26600.00%
Vehicle crime54.26-28.57%
Other theft53.04150.00%
Burglary33.0450.00%
Public order21.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.95-22.22%
Public order34.2650.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-33.33%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime918.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.650.00%
Shoplifting31.830.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20236

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 8QE 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. Lechmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Westview Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hillington Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1