Crime Rates at Margaret Way, Ilford, IG4 5DE

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 5DE) 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 5DE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Evanston Gardens, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ellesmere Gardens (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.