Crime Rates at Chafford Way, Romford, RM6 5DP

Chafford Way 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 Chafford Way (RM6 5DP) 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 Chafford Way (RM6 5DP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Strouds Close, where police recorded 51 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chafford Way (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.