Crime Rates at Highcliffe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HR

Highcliffe Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Highcliffe Gardens (IG4 5HR) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Highcliffe Gardens (IG4 5HR), the main crime hotspot is near Ellesmere Gardens. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.