Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hurst Road area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 208th 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 Hurst Road (IG9 6AB) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hurst Road (IG9 6AB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mountbatten Court, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Buckhurst Hill (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Albert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Roding View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albert Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albert Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dene Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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