Crime Rates at Sherman Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4AX

Sherman Gardens area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 358th highest 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 Sherman Gardens (RM6 4AX) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 38.8% lower than the Chadwell average (113.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -44.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sherman Gardens (RM6 4AX), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 201 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.