Crime Rates at New Wanstead, London, E11 2SP

New Wanstead area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in South Woodford , and the 71st highest crime rate of 745 local areas in Redbridge .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around New Wanstead (E11 2SP) in the last 12 months was 211.8 per 1,000 residents and was 149.6% higher than the South Woodford average (84.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 90.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Wanstead (E11 2SP), the main crime hotspot is near Stables Row. Police recorded 259 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.