Crime Rates at Longwood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0EE

Longwood Gardens area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall , and the 182nd 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 Longwood Gardens (IG5 0EE) in the last 12 months was 35.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.8% lower than the Clayhall average (80.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longwood Gardens (IG5 0EE), the main crime hotspot is near Northwood Gardens. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.