Crime Rate in Chadwell Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chadwell Heath

The total recorded crimes in Chadwell Heath, Barking and Dagenham, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chadwell Heath crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chadwell Heath, encompassing approximately 38,507 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-6.82% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Chadwell Heath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gregory Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Chadwell Heath?

To understand the safety of Chadwell Heath, we need to analyze Chadwell Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Chadwell Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 856 crimes compared to 729. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chadwell Heath witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Chadwell Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,547 crimes compared to 1,270. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chadwell Heath witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Chadwell Heath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chadwell Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chadwell Heath has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Chadwell Heath crimes were 856. The crime rate of Chadwell Heath in 2024 was 22.23 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chadwell Heath were around 1,547 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.17 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)
Northbury146 51,114 22,228 1
Abbey252 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury161 2986 41,988 2
Valence122 101,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside150 4961 51,693 4
Mayesbrook138 7804 81,467 6
Parsloes142 6688 111,253 10
Village124 9816 71,399 8
Whalebone125 8742 91,303 9
Gascoigne106 13694 101,180 12
Longbridge110 11621 121,206 11
Beam108 12587 131,033 14
Heath102 14555 141,087 13
Goresbrook84 15539 15987 15
Alibon77 16497 16826 16
Becontree73 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View45 19311 19437 19

Chadwell Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202545
May 202541
April 202538
March 202541
February 202541
January 202527
December 202437
November 202457
October 202435
September 202438
August 202436

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20256
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202544
May 202537
April 202527
March 202522
February 202524
January 202515
December 202424
November 202424
October 202422
September 202425
August 202444

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
April 202513
March 20258
February 202512
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202514
April 202515
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 202429
October 202416
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chadwell Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chadwell Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Gregory Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Kingston Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Arneways Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sheepcotes Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Rose Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Tenby Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Tolworth Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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