Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Primrose Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 73rd 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 Primrose Avenue (RM6 4PU) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Primrose Avenue (RM6 4PU), the main crime hotspot is near Douglas Road. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 63 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Joydon Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Joydon Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Douglas Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chadwell Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Douglas Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Douglas Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Thackeray Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Christie Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
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