Total Crime Rate
46.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Snakes Lane West area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields , and the 256th 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 Snakes Lane West (IG8 0DE) in the last 12 months was 46.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.2% lower than the Churchfields average (67.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Snakes Lane West (IG8 0DE), the main crime hotspot is near Fairlight Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Churchfields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fairlight Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grosvenor Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Blueberry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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