Heston West vs Ilford Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heston West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ilford Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Heston West vs Ilford Town Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heston West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,496 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      28.6% 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 Heston West
      B Ilford Town
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,496
      12,131
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,001
      11,355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.9%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heston West
      B Ilford Town
      Violent Crime
      1,702 ↑17%
      3,442 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,271 ↑3%
      2,588 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      337 ↓8%
      876 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      534 ↑13%
      863 ↓8%
      Burglary
      190 ↑18%
      338 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑18%
      575 ↑18%
      Drugs
      232 ↑40%
      617 ↑45%
      Public Order
      321 ↑27%
      652 ↑23%
      Robbery
      106 ↑18%
      338 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      240 ↓6%
      685 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      112 ↓23%
      888 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑35%
      69 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑32%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓27%
      154 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ilford Town is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heston West safer than Ilford Town?

      Heston West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilford Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 12,131 crimes. Ilford Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heston West vs Ilford Town?

      Heston West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Heston West and Ilford Town?

      In Heston West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 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 Heston West and Ilford Town?

      Heston West recorded 1,271 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 Heston West vs Ilford Town?

      Violent crime in Heston West totalled 1,702 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 Heston West and Ilford Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heston West recorded 5,001 crimes (now 5,496, a change of +9.9%). Ilford Town recorded 11,355 crimes previously (now 12,131, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heston West 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. Heston West has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Ilford Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heston West and Ilford Town?

      Heston West 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 Heston West 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 Heston West or Ilford Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.