Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Loughton Way area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 200th 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 Loughton Way (IG9 6AE) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% 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 5 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Loughton Way (IG9 6AE), the main crime hotspot is near Buckhurst Hill. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Albert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Roding View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albert Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albert Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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