Crime Rates at Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 4YJ

Chadwell Heath Lane area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 745 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 Chadwell Heath Lane (RM6 4YJ) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Chadwell average (121.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chadwell Heath Lane (RM6 4YJ), the main crime hotspot is near First Avenue. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.