Total Crime Rate
72.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckhurst Way area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge , and the 334th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Buckhurst Way (IG9 6JD) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckhurst Way (IG9 6JD), 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Buckhurst 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 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Durham Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hillside Avenue | Under investigation |
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