Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Field Close area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 166th 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 Field Close (IG9 5AQ) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Field Close (IG9 5AQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Loughton (Lu Station), where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Walnut Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orchard Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Station Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Approach | — |
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