Crime Rate in Ilford Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilford Town

The total recorded crimes in Ilford Town, Redbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilford Town crime rate of 2.60 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 Ilford Town, encompassing approximately 112,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-16.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
Ilford Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • York Road with total crimes: 23

How safe is Ilford Town?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Ilford Town reported a higher crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 1,715 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ilford Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

    • In 2023, Ilford Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redbridge average, with 3,040 crimes compared to 1,360. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ilford Town witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Redbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Ilford Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ilford Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ilford Town has recorded 293 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Ilford Town crimes were 1,715. The crime rate of Ilford Town in 2024 was 15.20 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ilford Town were around 3,040 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.95 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilford Town)CrimesRank (Ilford Town)CrimesRank (Ilford Town)
Clementswood158 51,285 32,647 2
Seven Kings288 21,412 22,487 3
Loxford191 31,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes163 4912 61,598 5
Aldborough125 12940 51,577 6
Hainault136 6687 111,203 11
Cranbrook112 13756 81,475 7
Churchfields135 7868 71,363 8
Fairlop133 8697 101,275 9
Valentines133 9702 91,186 12
Wanstead Village100 15671 141,245 10
Fullwell130 10674 131,094 14
Clayhall126 11570 151,067 15
Chadwell109 14675 121,112 13
Mayfield69 18550 16989 16
Newbury100 16475 19897 19
Barkingside77 17505 17965 17
Bridge57 20479 18960 18
South Woodford64 19402 20742 20
Wanstead Park38 21255 22536 21
Monkhams24 22293 21468 22

Ilford Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 592 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202562
May 202545
April 202547
March 202540
February 202543
January 202539
December 202456
November 202436
October 202454
September 202452
August 202450

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202514
May 202511
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202411
November 202416
October 202411
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202522
May 202522
April 202521
March 20255
February 202523
January 202517
December 202427
November 202425
October 202428
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202529
May 202534
April 202522
March 202530
February 202523
January 20259
December 20245
November 202423
October 202422
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 310 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202521
April 202531
March 202528
February 202533
January 202535
December 202447
November 202433
October 202425
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202512
April 20259
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202580
May 202567
April 202571
March 202552
February 202551
January 202546
December 202449
November 202471
October 202447
September 202465
August 202464

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 202511
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 202511
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ilford Town in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. York Road (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. York Place (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hainault Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Heron Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stanley Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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