Crime Rates at South Dale, Chigwell, IG7 5NN

South Dale area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Grange Hill , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 374 local areas in Epping Forest .

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 South Dale (IG7 5NN) in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% lower than the Grange Hill average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around South Dale (IG7 5NN), the main crime hotspot is near Copperfield. Police recorded 97 crimes here, including 55 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.