Total Crime Rate
274.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Lane area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields , and the 44th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Lane (E18 1AD) in the last 12 months was 274.8 per 1,000 residents and was 306.0% higher than the Churchfields average (67.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -43.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 55.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Lane (E18 1AD), the main crime hotspot is near The Shrubberies. Police recorded 177 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Passage | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | The Shrubberies | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Shrubberies | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | George Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Orford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Station Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eastwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | George Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | George Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clarendon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Shrubberies | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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