Rural Redbridge Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rural Redbridge, 5.6 crimes were reported in August 2023 — 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up rural area, part of the larger Redbridge borough, saw a balanced distribution of crime types, with burglary, violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour each accounting for 30% of the month’s 10 total crimes. August’s peak holiday season, combined with increased tourism and empty homes during summer vacations, likely contributes to the elevated burglary risk observed. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, certain crime categories stand out: burglary in Rural Redbridge occurred at 1.7 per 1,000, 400% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast may reflect the area’s unique characteristics — a rural setting with pockets of urban density that could make properties more vulnerable during periods of low occupancy. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 36% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent incidents compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, though less extreme (18% above UK average), highlights the ongoing challenge of managing community conduct in smaller, closely-knit areas. The relatively low overall crime rate and the specific patterns observed in August provide insight into how local factors intersect with broader national trends, shaping the daily risk landscape for residents.

August 2023 marked a 150% increase in Rural Redbridge’s crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 2.2 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by a tripling of burglary reports — from zero to three incidents — a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, and the first recorded instance of 'other crime' in the area. Burglary, at 1.7 per 1,000, was 400% above the UK average, a figure that could concern residents living in properties left unoccupied during the summer holidays. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained lower than the UK average, with 1.7 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The rise in anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average by 18%, may reflect increased social activity during the peak holiday season. For local residents, the most immediate concern is the sudden jump in burglary cases — a 100% month-on-month increase that suggests targeted vulnerabilities in property security during August. This aligns with the seasonal context of increased tourism and empty homes, which may leave properties more exposed. The absence of violent crime spikes, however, indicates that the area’s lower population density and community dynamics may still provide a protective effect against more severe incidents.

In August 2023, Rural Redbridge’s crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents represented a 150% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This shift, while significant, still places the area well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents — a figure that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 1,803, illustrates a relatively low monthly exposure to crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, highlighting the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up rural setting. When compared to the UK average, the disparity is stark: while the national rate sits at 8.1 per 1,000, Rural Redbridge’s rate remains 30.9% lower, suggesting a combination of local factors — including lower population density and potentially stronger community cohesion — that may contribute to reduced crime. However, the surge in burglary cases, which now sit at 1.7 per 1,000 (400% above the UK average), underscores a specific vulnerability that requires attention. For residents, this means that while the overall risk is lower than in most parts of the UK, targeted risks such as burglary during periods of low occupancy remain a concern. The contrast between the area’s overall safety and the sharp increase in certain crime types highlights the importance of understanding local patterns when assessing personal risk.