Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Meadway area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 27th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Meadway (IG9 5PG) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.4% lower than the Bridge average (63.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around The Meadway (IG9 5PG), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Albert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | King'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Scotland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Roebuck Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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