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Crime in Ilford

Ilford had 5,371 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 21 Redbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% above the middle Redbridge area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

IG1, Redbridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilford

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119.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 21Redbridge rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common1829 in 3 months

Month by month

1933 Mar 1769 Apr 2008 May 1825 Jun 1899 Jul 1647 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ilford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,82934%
anti-social behaviour1,20122%
vehicle crime4128%
theft3647%
shoplifting3587%
public order2905%
drugs2344%
theft from the person2184%

Ilford against Redbridge

TypeIlford per 1,000Middle Redbridge areaChange
Violence40.827.1▲ 7%
Burglary3.53.2▼ 17%
Vehicle crime9.28.3▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour26.815▼ 3%
Theft and robbery17.59.2▼ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barking131.3▼ 3%
Ilford119.7▼ 6%
Loxford118.1▼ 3%
Seven Kings116.8▼ 3%
Little Ilford112.5▼ 10%
Manor Park97.6▼ 1%
Gants Hill68.8▲ 3%
See every Redbridge area ranked on the crime in Redbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ilford a safe area?

Ilford had about 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 21 Redbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ilford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1829), followed by anti-social behaviour (1201) and vehicle crime (412).