Little Ilford vs Walham Green

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
      6/100
      Walham Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Little Ilford vs Walham Green 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Walham Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Little Ilford
      B Walham Green
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,120
      13,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,239
      12,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      25.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Little Ilford
      B Walham Green
      Violent Crime
      2,882 ↑7%
      3,199 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,233 ↓3%
      3,200 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      862 ↓26%
      1,214 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      845 ↓7%
      977 ↓13%
      Burglary
      301 ↓18%
      733 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      478 ↓3%
      585 ↓9%
      Drugs
      573 ↑60%
      631 ↑48%
      Public Order
      569 ↑10%
      774 ↑5%
      Robbery
      402 ↑4%
      256 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      665 ↑36%
      936 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      1,061 ↓17%
      461 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      82 ↓34%
      277 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↓6%
      53 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑9%
      115 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Little Ilford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Little Ilford safer than Walham Green?

      Little Ilford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,120 crimes in the last 12 months. Walham Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 13,411 crimes. Little Ilford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Little Ilford vs Walham Green?

      Little Ilford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walham Green shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Little Ilford and Walham Green?

      In Little Ilford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,882 incidents). In Walham Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,200 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Little Ilford and Walham Green?

      Little Ilford recorded 2,233 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walham Green recorded 3,200. 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 Walham Green?

      Violent crime in Little Ilford totalled 2,882 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,199 in Walham Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Little Ilford and Walham Green 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%). Walham Green recorded 12,618 crimes previously (now 13,411, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Little Ilford and Walham Green?

      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 Walham Green has 25.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Little Ilford and Walham Green?

      Little Ilford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Walham Green 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 Walham Green?

      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 Walham Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Little Ilford and Walham Green. 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.