Safety and Local Police

Ilford Police station is open 24 hours and the telephone number is 03001231212.

Barkingside Police station is open 24 hours and the telephone number is 03001231212.

Wanstead Police station is open Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 23:00 Saturday 10:00 –18:00 Sunday closed. Telephone number is 03001231212.

Woodford Police station Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 22:00 Saturday 10:00 – 18:00 Sunday closed. Telephone number is 03001231212.

Violent crime fell by 11% in the last year.

All reported crimes were down 13% in last year.

Motor crimes dropped 24% and retail theft was reduced by 20% in the last year.

23 anti social behaviour orders and 23 anti social behaviour contracts were issued last year.

Racist incidents have fallen by 1/3 since last year.

The local youth offending team is regarded as one of the best in the country.

Reducing crime is one of Redbridge’s top priorities.

CCTV can reduce crime and can be used to:
Prevent anti social behaviour
Disrupt and prevent street crime
Look for illegal waste dumping
Observe unlicensed activity in entertainment premises
Observe illegal behaviour
Gather evidence for court proceedings
Identify people wanted by the Police
Crowd control
Emergency planning
Street scene enforcement

By Jordan 6S