Crime Rates at Stanway Close, Chigwell, IG7 4BY

Stanway Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault , and the 353rd 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 Stanway Close (IG7 4BY) in the last 12 months was 60.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% lower than the Hainault average (78.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Stanway Close (IG7 4BY), the main crime hotspot is near Woodman Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.