Crime Rates at Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7QH

Oaks Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough , and the 30th 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 Oaks Lane (IG2 7QH) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the Aldborough average (90.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oaks Lane (IG2 7QH), the main crime hotspot is near Benina Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.