Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
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 High Road (RM6 6NT) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 68.5% lower than the Chadwell Heath average (107.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (β 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Road (RM6 6NT), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 80 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tenby Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Chad'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mill Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Chad'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Chad'S Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Junction Road East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Farrance Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merten Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Morden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wadeville Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wadeville Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eagle Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashton Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashton Gardens | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eric Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | β |
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