Total Crime Rate
82.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Joydon Drive area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 291st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Joydon Drive (RM6 4ST) in the last 12 months was 82.9 per 1,000 residents and was 26.9% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -29.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Joydon Drive (RM6 4ST), 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.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Christie Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Abercorn Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crucible Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Joydon Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arandora Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abercorn Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abercorn Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Lexden Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norwich Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Medici Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Medici Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Medici Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Medici Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crucible Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Joydon Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Park Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarles Park Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Park Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Heathfield Park Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Heathfield Park Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bexley Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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