Crime Rates at Priestley Gardens, Romford, RM6 4SH

Priestley Gardens area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 364th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Priestley Gardens (RM6 4SH) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 44.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Priestley Gardens (RM6 4SH), the main crime hotspot is near Quarles Park Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.