LECHMERE AVENUE, IG8 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 8QG

LECHMERE AVENUE, IG8 8QG, Redbridge has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8QG, encompassing approximately 2112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

IG8 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Raven Road with total crimes: 4

LECHMERE AVENUE, IG8 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-20.00%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.420.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.79400.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.37-80.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.05400.00%
Vehicle crime42.37300.00%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Shoplifting31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3120.00%
Other theft52.8466.67%
Shoplifting52.370.00%
Vehicle crime32.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.84600.00%
Vehicle crime53.31-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.37150.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%

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 crime78.05-22.22%
Public order33.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.260.00%
Shoplifting32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

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 8QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Raven Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Lechmere Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Westview Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hillington Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southend Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1