Crime Rates at Greenstead Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 7ES

Greenstead Avenue area has the 57th lowest crime rate of 143 local areas in Bridge , and the 209th 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 Greenstead Avenue (IG8 7ES) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% lower than the Bridge average (59.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Greenstead Avenue (IG8 7ES), the main crime hotspot is near Liston Way. Police recorded 87 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.