Crime Rates at Rochester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LZ

Rochester Gardens area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

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 Rochester Gardens (IG1 3LZ) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% lower than the Cranbrook average (87.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rochester Gardens (IG1 3LZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Drive, where police recorded 40 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Highlands Gardens (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.