Little Ilford vs Sands End

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Little Ilford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sands End Metropolitan Police Service

      Little Ilford vs Sands End Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Little Ilford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,120 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sands End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,463 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Little Ilford
      B Sands End
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,120
      12,463
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,239
      12,121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      32.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Little Ilford
      B Sands End
      Violent Crime
      2,882 ↑7%
      2,916 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,233 ↓3%
      2,711 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      862 ↓26%
      1,048 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      845 ↓7%
      963 ↓3%
      Burglary
      301 ↓18%
      669 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      478 ↓3%
      548 ↓4%
      Drugs
      573 ↑60%
      541 ↑26%
      Public Order
      569 ↑10%
      708 ↑2%
      Robbery
      402 ↑4%
      279 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      665 ↑36%
      1,182 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      1,061 ↓17%
      451 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↓34%
      265 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↓6%
      58 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑9%
      124 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Little Ilford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Little Ilford safer than Sands End?

      Little Ilford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,120 crimes in the last 12 months. Sands End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 12,463 crimes. Little Ilford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Little Ilford vs Sands End?

      Little Ilford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sands End shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Little Ilford and Sands End?

      In Little Ilford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,882 incidents). In Sands End, it is Violent Crime (2,916 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Little Ilford and Sands End?

      Little Ilford recorded 2,233 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sands End recorded 2,711. 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 Little Ilford vs Sands End?

      Violent crime in Little Ilford totalled 2,882 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,916 in Sands End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Little Ilford and Sands End in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Little Ilford recorded 11,239 crimes (now 11,120, a change of -1.1%). Sands End recorded 12,121 crimes previously (now 12,463, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Little Ilford and Sands End?

      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. Little Ilford has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Sands End has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Little Ilford and Sands End?

      Little Ilford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sands End 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 Little Ilford and Sands End?

      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 Little Ilford or Sands End on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Little Ilford and Sands End. 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.