Rural Redbridge Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Rural Redbridge, violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in March 2023, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where these crimes constitute a smaller share. This built-up rural area recorded an overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The low rate is further underscored by the fact that only 5 crimes were recorded across a population of 1,803 residents. Property crimes, including other theft and shoplifting, accounted for the remaining 60% of incidents, though these categories also remained well below national averages. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing—may have influenced crime patterns. The area’s built-up nature within a rural setting likely contributes to its unique crime profile, where limited public spaces and a smaller population may both deter and concentrate certain types of incidents. This low crime rate is consistent with the area’s character as a small, closely-knit community, where social cohesion and geographic isolation could play a role in reducing opportunities for crime. The breakdown shows that violent crimes, while a significant portion, remain rare in absolute terms, and the overall picture suggests a community that is relatively safe compared to the UK as a whole. However, the slight deviations in shoplifting and other theft rates above the UK average warrant further observation to understand local factors that might influence these categories.

March 2023 saw a marked dominance of violence and sexual offences, which comprised 40% of all reported crimes—double the share of any other category. This violent crime category also performed below the UK average, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s other theft and shoplifting rates, however, showed slight deviations: other theft was 2% above the UK average, and shoplifting was 22% above, though both remained low in absolute terms. The month-on-month analysis revealed no significant spikes or dips in overall crime, suggesting stability in the area’s crime profile. For residents, the clarity that 80% of crimes fall into either violent or property categories offers a straightforward way to monitor local safety trends. These patterns align with the area’s built-up rural character, where limited public spaces may concentrate certain types of incidents while deterring others.

Rural Redbridge’s crime rate in March 2023 remained exceptionally low, with 5 total crimes reported across a population of 1,803 residents. This translates to one reported crime for every 361 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area’s comparative safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, a local statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up rural setting. While such figures are inherently low, they provide a clear snapshot of the community’s security profile. The monthly exposure metric, which places the likelihood of experiencing crime at 1-in-361, is particularly useful for residents seeking context about their personal risk. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly lower, though such comparisons are not directly applicable due to the unique characteristics of Rural Redbridge’s small population and built-up nature. The data suggests that the area’s infrastructure, community engagement, or geographic isolation may contribute to this low-crime environment, though these factors remain speculative without further analysis.