Crime in Little Ilford: statistics, rates and trends
1,782 crimes were recorded in Little Ilford in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Ilford at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Ilford
- Types of crime in Little Ilford
- Little Ilford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Ilford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Ilford
- Demographics of Little Ilford
- Questions about crime in Little Ilford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (520), anti-social behaviour (409) and vehicle crime (169) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,409th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Little Ilford | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,782 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.2 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,129 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Ilford peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,860 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,622). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,782 | 93.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,641 | 85.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,837 | 96.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,684 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,622 | 84.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,731 | 90.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,860 | 97.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,696 | 88.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,775 | 92.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 146 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little Ilford recorded notably more theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 97 and public order rose from 65 to 95, while criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 520 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 409 | 21.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 169 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other theft | 132 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +111% |
| Public order | 95 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Drugs | 75 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 3.6 | 1.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Robbery | 51 | 2.7 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Ilford; the highest is East Ham (195.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Wall End (72.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Ilford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park | 1,574 | 90.2 | -3% |
| Plashet | 898 | 75.3 | -19% |
| Wall End | 1,142 | 72.0 | -23% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | +8% |
| East Ham | 3,386 | 195.5 | +110% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +41% |
| Boleyn | 1,536 | 85.4 | -8% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Little Ilford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Michigan Avenue” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Michigan Avenue | 142 |
| On or near Aldersbrook Lane | 121 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 80 |
| On or near Selborne Avenue | 71 |
| On or near Seventh Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Mariner Road | 54 |
| On or near Rabbits Road | 53 |
| On or near Landseer Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Hathaway Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Sixth Avenue | 46 |
Of the 1,373 crimes in Little Ilford with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 409 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 619 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 349 | 25.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 124 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Little Ilford has an estimated population of 19,129 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (46%, against 23%), more students (15.3%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (37%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Ilford average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Ilford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Little Ilford a safe place to live?
Little Ilford recorded 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,409th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Little Ilford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 520 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (409).
Is crime in Little Ilford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Ilford was up 9% on the year before: 1,782 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,641 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Ilford?
About 19,129 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Ilford?
Little Ilford is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.