Total Crime Rate

7.4 per 1,000 1/10 · Very Low

All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026

Violent Crime Rate

0.0 per 1,000 1/10 · Very Low

May 2025 - Apr 2026
Latest update: 06.06.2026 Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk and are typically published with a 3-month delay.
Crime rate per 1000 residents
  • All crimes 7.4 1/10
  • Other theft 3.7 4/10
  • Theft from the person 3.7 5/10
  • Violent crimes 0.0 1/10
  • Anti-social behaviour 0.0 1/10
  • Bicycle theft 0.0 1/10
  • Burglary 0.0 1/10
  • Criminal damage and arson 0.0 1/10
  • Drugs 0.0 1/10
  • Other crime 0.0 1/10
  • Possession of weapons 0.0 1/10
  • Public order 0.0 1/10
  • Robbery 0.0 1/10
  • Shoplifting 0.0 1/10
  • Vehicle crime 0.0 1/10
  • Violence and sexual offences 0.0 1/10
Values shown per 1,000 residents · May 2025 - Apr 2026 · Rating compares this oa to UK peers of the same type.
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Crime overview

Malford Grove area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in South Woodford , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 745 local areas in Redbridge .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Malford Grove (E18 2DG) in the last 12 months was 7.4 per 1,000 residents and was 91.3% lower than the South Woodford average (84.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Malford Grove (E18 2DG), the main crime hotspot is near Radley'S Lane. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.

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Crime Over Time in Malford Grove area

Showing crimes within 0.3 miles (10/10)
Month:
MonthCrimeLocation*Last Outcome
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Washington Road —
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences The Drive Under investigation
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour Craig Gardens —
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences Hillcrest Road Under investigation
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences Hillcrest Road Under investigation
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour The Drive —
Apr 2026Anti-social behaviour The Drive —
Apr 2026Other theft The Drive Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Apr 2026Violence and sexual offences The Drive Unable to prosecute suspect
Apr 2026Public order Radley'S Lane Investigation complete; no suspect identified
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Data Sources

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