Crime Rates at Kensington Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EN

Kensington Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook , and the 297th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kensington Gardens (IG1 3EN) in the last 12 months was 51.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% lower than the Cranbrook average (87.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensington Gardens (IG1 3EN), the main crime hotspot is near De Vere Gardens. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.