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

Overview of Crime in IG8 8QQ

LECHMERE AVENUE, IG8 8QQ, Redbridge has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.01 per 1,000 population. This IG8 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 8QQ, encompassing approximately 1865 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 8QQ 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 AVENUE, IG8 8QQ 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
Burglary515.01150.00%
Shoplifting52.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-42.86%
Other theft42.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1450.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 behaviour77.5040.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.75-71.43%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences712.86600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75150.00%
Other theft52.68150.00%
Vehicle crime42.68300.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%

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
Burglary36.43200.00%
Other theft21.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-87.50%

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 offences816.6114.29%
Other theft64.2920.00%
Shoplifting53.220.00%
Vehicle crime42.68-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Burglary11.07-66.67%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 offences716.61250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.75600.00%
Vehicle crime53.75-28.57%
Other theft52.68150.00%
Burglary32.6850.00%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 crime79.650.00%
Public order33.750.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 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

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 8QQ 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