Crime Rate in Ilford Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilford Town

The total recorded crimes in Ilford Town, Redbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilford Town crime rate of 2.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-5.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)
Ilford Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

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 May 2025 the Ilford Town has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilford Town)CrimesRank (Ilford Town)CrimesRank (Ilford Town)
Seven Kings242 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood188 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford177 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes146 5912 61,598 5
Aldborough130 6940 51,577 6
Cranbrook127 9756 81,475 7
Churchfields110 13868 71,363 8
Clayhall128 7570 151,067 15
Valentines127 8702 91,186 12
Fairlop123 11697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village123 10671 141,245 10
Hainault71 16687 111,203 11
Chadwell111 12675 121,112 13
Fullwell93 14674 131,094 14
Mayfield78 15550 16989 16
Barkingside63 18505 17965 17
Newbury70 17475 19897 19
Bridge55 19479 18960 18
South Woodford33 21402 20742 20
Monkhams44 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park32 22255 22536 21

Ilford Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202531
March 202528
February 202533
January 202535
December 202447
November 202433
October 202425
September 202419
August 202414
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202571
March 202552
February 202551
January 202546
December 202449
November 202471
October 202447
September 202465
August 202464
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202510
December 202411
November 202416
October 202411
September 20244
August 20249
May 20241

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 20255
February 202523
January 202517
December 202427
November 202425
October 202428
September 202420
August 202415
July 20242

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ilford Town in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person7
Other theft4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. York Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Hainault Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dunedin Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Heron Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1

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