Crime Rates at Jefferson Close, Ilford, IG2 6RZ

Jefferson Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside , and the 329th highest 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 Jefferson Close (IG2 6RZ) in the last 12 months was 73.7 per 1,000 residents and was 24.2% higher than the Barkingside average (59.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Jefferson Close (IG2 6RZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near A123, where police recorded 43 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Little Gearies (20 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.