Crime Rates at Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6UH

Woodford Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside , and the 225th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Woodford Avenue (IG2 6UH) in the last 12 months was 101.5 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 47.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodford Avenue (IG2 6UH), the main crime hotspot is near Gants Hill. Police recorded 90 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.