Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lime Tree Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 162nd 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 Lime Tree Close (E18 1NW) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% lower than the Bridge average (63.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lime Tree Close (E18 1NW), the main crime hotspot is near Foxglove Gardens. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Merino Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Merino Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Onslow Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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