Crime Rates at Blackbush Avenue, Romford, RM6 5TU

Blackbush Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 745 local areas in Redbridge .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blackbush Avenue (RM6 5TU) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 20.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackbush Avenue (RM6 5TU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hawkridge Close, where police recorded 28 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arthur Road (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.