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 May 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chadwell Heath crime rate of 3.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Chadwell Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gregory Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hatch Grove with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Chadwell Heath has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)CrimesRank (Chadwell Heath)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury123 5986 41,988 2
Valence123 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside131 3961 51,693 4
Mayesbrook106 8804 81,467 6
Village101 10816 71,399 8
Longbridge119 7621 121,206 11
Whalebone99 11742 91,303 9
Parsloes104 9688 111,253 10
Gascoigne97 12694 101,180 12
Heath93 13555 141,087 13
Beam83 15587 131,033 14
Alibon84 14497 16826 16
Goresbrook68 16539 15987 15
Becontree67 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Chadwell Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chadwell Heath in May 2025

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

1. Gregory Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hatch Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Kingston Hill Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
5. Sylvan Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Japan Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beresford Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Kingston Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Rowan Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hope Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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