Crime Rates at Headley Approach, Ilford, IG2 6ND

Headley Approach area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside , and the 34th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Headley Approach (IG2 6ND) in the last 12 months was 304.5 per 1,000 residents and was 412.9% higher than the Barkingside average (59.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 46 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 73.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Headley Approach (IG2 6ND), the main crime hotspot is near Nightclub. Police recorded 111 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.