Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prospect Road area has the 58th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 230th 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 Prospect Road (IG8 7NG) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.2% lower than the Bridge average (63.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -90.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prospect Road (IG8 7NG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Prospect Road, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oxford Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Prospect Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ridgeway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hillside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Durham Avenue | Under investigation |
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