Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chadwell Heath Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 375th highest 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 Chadwell Heath Lane (RM6 4YJ) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% 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 8 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 Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chadwell Heath Lane (RM6 4YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hevingham Drive. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | First Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Third Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Randolph Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chafford Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chadwell Heath Lane | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Third Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chafford Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Third Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norwich Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Third Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
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