Crime Rates at Capstan Close, Romford, RM6 4PY

Capstan Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 216th 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 Capstan Close (RM6 4PY) in the last 12 months was 40.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Capstan Close (RM6 4PY), the main crime hotspot is near Hevingham Drive. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.