Crime Rates at Priestley Gardens, Romford, RM6 4SP

Priestley Gardens area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 55th 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 Priestley Gardens (RM6 4SP) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Priestley Gardens (RM6 4SP), the main crime hotspot is near Medici Close. Police recorded 104 crimes here, including 71 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.