Crime Rates at Meads Lane, Ilford, IG3 8PA

Meads Lane area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes , and the 260th 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 Meads Lane (IG3 8PA) in the last 12 months was 91.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% lower than the Goodmayes average (153.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meads Lane (IG3 8PA), the main crime hotspot is near Aldborough Road South. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.