Crime Rates at New Wanstead, London, E11 2SE

New Wanstead area has the 4th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in South Woodford , and the 67th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around New Wanstead (E11 2SE) in the last 12 months was 219.8 per 1,000 residents and was 164.3% higher than the South Woodford average (83.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 124.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 105.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Wanstead (E11 2SE), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Road. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.