Crime Rates at Kensington Avenue, London, E12 6NP

Kensington Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Little Ilford , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kensington Avenue (E12 6NP) in the last 12 months was 47.4 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% lower than the Little Ilford average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensington Avenue (E12 6NP), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 390 crimes here, including 102 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.