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Crime in Wanstead

Wanstead had 354 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 21 Redbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle Redbridge area. Crime was level on the three months before.

E11, Redbridge · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wanstead

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126.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 21Redbridge rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common106 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 131 Apr 146 May 126 Jun 134 Jul 94 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wanstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting10630%
violence7521%
anti-social behaviour6117%
vehicle crime3610%
public order206%
theft175%
burglary113%
drugs103%

Wanstead against Redbridge

TypeWanstead per 1,000Middle Redbridge areaChange
Violence26.827.1▲ 67%
Burglary3.93.2▼ 42%
Vehicle crime12.98.3▲ 80%
Anti-social behaviour21.815▲ 20%
Theft and robbery11.49.2▲ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leytonstone176.7▲ 18%
Wanstead126.40%
Upper Walthamstow116.9▼ 6%
Snaresbrook87.90%
Gants Hill68.8▲ 3%
South Woodford68.50%
Redbridge63.5▲ 26%
See every Redbridge area ranked on the crime in Redbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wanstead a safe area?

Wanstead had about 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 21 Redbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Wanstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (106), followed by violence (75) and anti-social behaviour (61).