Crime Rates at Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EH

Overton Drive area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 171st 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 Overton Drive (RM6 4EH) in the last 12 months was 34.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.7% lower than the Chadwell average (113.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -37.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Overton Drive (RM6 4EH), 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.