Crime Rates at Norwich Crescent, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4UW

Norwich Crescent area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 128th 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 Norwich Crescent (RM6 4UW) in the last 12 months was 28.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.8% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norwich Crescent (RM6 4UW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Strouds Close, where police recorded 51 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hevingham Drive (21 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.