FOREST APPROACH, IG8 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IG8 9BS

FOREST APPROACH, IG8 9BS, Redbridge has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This IG8 9BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IG8 postcode area, which has experienced 224 crimes and a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IG8 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IG8 9BS, encompassing approximately 4581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

IG8 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomhill Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Priory Close with total crimes: 2

FOREST APPROACH, IG8 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.7160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75300.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.71-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.090.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.55-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.53300.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime104.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary86.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Public order51.31400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-20.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20238

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IG8 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broomhill Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Priory Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Vernon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Horn Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fairlawn Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eagle Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Harold Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Albans Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wensley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fairlight Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1