Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Donald Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 72nd 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 Donald Drive (RM6 5DU) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the Chadwell average (113.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Donald Drive (RM6 5DU), the main crime hotspot is near First Avenue. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rathore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Third Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Third Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Third Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chafford Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chafford Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Third Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Randolph Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rathore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rathore Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rathore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | First Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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