Is Ilford Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Ilford Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 23,467 total crimes recorded in Ilford Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ilford Town — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ilford Town safe?
Ilford Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 11,966 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ilford Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ilford Town in the last 12 months?
11,966 crimes were recorded in Ilford Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4% compared to the previous 12-month period (11,501 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 6,495 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ilford Town?
The most common crime in Ilford Town is Violent Crime, with 6,495 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 54.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Ilford Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ilford Town is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4% — from 11,501 crimes in the previous 12 months to 11,966 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Ilford Town?
Ilford Town has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ilford Town compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Ilford Town has a safety score of 8/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Ilford Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ilford Town?
51.4% of crimes recorded in Ilford Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Ilford Town?
6,495 violent crimes were recorded in Ilford Town in the last 12 months — representing 54.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 4,975 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Ilford Town last updated?
The crime data for Ilford Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ilford Town with other areas?
You can compare Ilford Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.