East Ham vs Ilford Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Ham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ilford Town Metropolitan Police Service

      East Ham vs Ilford Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Ham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,488 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ilford Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,131 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Ham
      B Ilford Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,488
      12,131
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,257
      11,355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Ham
      B Ilford Town
      Violent Crime
      3,528 ↑9%
      3,442 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,744 ↓6%
      2,588 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      1,028 ↓30%
      876 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,122 ↓14%
      863 ↓8%
      Burglary
      364 ↓33%
      338 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      559 ↓9%
      575 ↑18%
      Drugs
      757 ↑47%
      617 ↑45%
      Public Order
      635 ↑13%
      652 ↑23%
      Robbery
      480 ↓15%
      338 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      705 ↑10%
      685 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      1,264 ↓21%
      888 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      83 ↓35%
      69 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      88 ↑96%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      131 ↓2%
      154 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Ham safer than Ilford Town?

      East Ham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,488 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilford Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 12,131 crimes. East Ham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Ham vs Ilford Town?

      East Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilford Town shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Ham and Ilford Town?

      In East Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,528 incidents). In Ilford Town, it is Violent Crime (3,442 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Ham and Ilford Town?

      East Ham recorded 2,744 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilford Town recorded 2,588. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Ham vs Ilford Town?

      Violent crime in East Ham totalled 3,528 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,442 in Ilford Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Ham and Ilford Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Ham recorded 14,257 crimes (now 13,488, a change of -5.4%). Ilford Town recorded 11,355 crimes previously (now 12,131, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Ham and Ilford Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Ham has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Ilford Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Ham and Ilford Town?

      East Ham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ilford Town is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Ham and Ilford Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Ham or Ilford Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Ham and Ilford Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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