Crime Rate in Little Ilford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Ilford

The total recorded crimes in Little Ilford, Newham, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Ilford crime rate of 1.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Little Ilford, encompassing approximately 118,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
Little Ilford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mariner Road with total crimes: 10
  • Warrior Square with total crimes: 8
  • Fifth Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Little Ilford?

To understand the safety of Little Ilford, we need to analyze Little Ilford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newham:

    • In 2024, Little Ilford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newham average, with 926 crimes compared to 1213.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Little Ilford recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

    • In 2023, Little Ilford had fewer crimes than the Newham average, with 1,713 crimes compared to 1,878. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Little Ilford witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Newham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newham, Little Ilford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Little Ilford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Little Ilford has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Newham, UK

In 2024, the total Little Ilford crimes were 926. The crime rate of Little Ilford in 2024 was 7.82 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Newham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Ilford were around 1,713 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.46 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Newham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Ilford)CrimesRank (Little Ilford)CrimesRank (Little Ilford)
Stratford715 15,108 16,032 1
East Ham231 32,218 24,012 2
Beckton233 21,539 32,545 3
Forest Gate South224 41,298 52,388 4
Canning Town North174 61,409 42,284 5
Custom House194 51,144 81,698 12
Plaistow South161 81,100 92,022 6
Green Street West166 71,190 61,940 7
Plaistow North154 91,175 71,875 8
Plaistow West & Canning Town East135 151,086 101,746 9
Manor Park136 13888 171,732 10
Royal Victoria147 10903 161,056 23
Canning Town South135 141,003 111,063 22
East Ham South138 11921 141,533 13
Stratford Olympic Park130 18991 121,441 16
Green Street East129 19789 191,445 14
Plashet121 20917 151,442 15
West Ham132 16775 211,372 17
Maryland132 17763 221,064 20
Boleyn120 21780 201,370 18
Royal Albert99 22794 181,010 24
Forest Gate North80 23748 231,234 19
Wall End71 24648 241,064 21

Little Ilford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202535
February 202534
January 202522
December 202432
November 202421
October 202438
September 202440
August 202442

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202542
March 202541
February 202537
January 202553
December 202432
November 202442
October 202445
September 202422
August 202444

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 202412
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20256
March 202510
February 202514
January 202513
December 202417
November 202411
October 202418
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 202511
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Little Ilford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Ilford postcode area is presented below.

1. Mariner Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Warrior Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fifth Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Michigan Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Selborne Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Trevelyan Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shakespeare Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Leamington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Winefride'S Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rabbits Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

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