Ilford Town — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
327 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (319): ▲ 8 (3%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences89 · 27%
- Shoplifting61 · 19%
- Anti-social behaviour54 · 17%
- Other theft23 · 7%
- Vehicle crime23 · 7%
- Public order21 · 6%
- Theft from the person16 · 5%
- Drugs13 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
279 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified163 · 58%
- Unable to prosecute suspect78 · 28%
- Awaiting court outcome28 · 10%
- Local resolution4 · 1%
- Offender given a caution2 · 1%
- Further action is not in the public interest1 · 0%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Ilford town ward and areas leading off from Ilford Town Centre will have more visible patrols, target hardening advice via face to face and leafleting. Stop/search, zero tolerance and robust plain clothes patrolling. CPA stall to continue for VAWG. Officers have completed lots of VAWG stalls in Ilford high road and we have carried out walk and talk.
VAWG Stalls and engagement work continue to be our priority. We carry out weekly walk and talks with our community We have been able to share leaflets providing information on ways to keep themselves safe. Recent surveys have been completed in reported vulnerable areas.
Set: 2026-06-25
Reduce offences involving theft of/from person, including mobile phone theft, jewellery theft, wallet theft and bank follow-off offences, through proactive policing, crime prevention and community engagement.
Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations, including the town centre, transport hubs and shopping areas. Provide crime prevention advice to residents, visitors and local businesses regarding personal safety and protecting valuables. Work with banks, local businesses, CCTV operators and partner agencies to identify offenders and prevent offences. Carry out intelligence-led operations targeting prolific offenders and emerging crime hotspots. Encourage the reporting of suspicious behaviour and offences to improve intelligence gathering and enforcement opportunities.
Set: 2026-06-25
Reduce anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and drug use in and around the alleyway near Azad Food Store through targeted patrols, enforcement and partnership working, ensuring the area is safer for residents, businesses and visitors.
Conduct regular high-visibility and plain-clothes patrols at identified peak times. Carry out intelligence-led stop and searches and take enforcement action against those involved in drug-related activity. Work closely with local businesses, residents, CCTV operators and partner agencies to identify offenders and gather intelligence. Encourage reporting of ASB and suspicious activity to help build an accurate intelligence picture. Utilize ASB powers where appropriate, including warnings, CPWs and CPNs, to address persistent offenders.
Set: 2026-06-25
Public events & surgeries
Drop-in Surgery
2026-07-20 · Lynton House, Ilford
VAWG event at Punjabi Centre
2026-07-20 · IG1 4BN, Ley Street Ilford
Drop-in Surgery
2026-07-21 · Lynton House, Ilford
Drop-in Surgery
2026-07-24 · Lynton House, Ilford
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
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