Crime Rates at Lynford Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9LY

Lynford Gardens area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes , and the 350th highest 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 Lynford Gardens (IG3 9LY) in the last 12 months was 70.1 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 35.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lynford Gardens (IG3 9LY), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 147 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.