Crime Rates at Margaret Way, Ilford, IG4 5DD

Margaret Way area has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall , and the 252nd 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 Margaret Way (IG4 5DD) in the last 12 months was 45.7 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Clayhall average (80.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Margaret Way (IG4 5DD), the main crime hotspot is near Redbridge. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.