Crime Rates at Elmhurst Drive, London, E18 1BT

Elmhurst Drive area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Elmhurst Drive (E18 1BT) in the last 12 months was 34.4 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elmhurst Drive (E18 1BT), 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.