Crime Rates at Erin Close, Ilford, IG3 8UQ

Erin Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 28th 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 Erin Close (IG3 8UQ) in the last 12 months was 339.6 per 1,000 residents and was 199.7% higher than the Chadwell average (113.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 62 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 69 (≈ 217.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -39.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 240.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Erin Close (IG3 8UQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 568 crimes here, including 509 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.