Crime Rate in Chadwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chadwell

The total recorded crimes in Chadwell, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chadwell crime rate of 1.38 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, encompassing approximately 76,840 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (207.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Chadwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hevingham Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chadwell?

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

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Chadwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 675 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chadwell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chadwell had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 1,112 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chadwell recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Chadwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chadwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chadwell has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Chadwell crimes were 675. The crime rate of Chadwell in 2024 was 8.78 (year) or 0.73 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chadwell were around 1,112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.47 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Ilford Town206 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings222 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood189 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford183 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes113 8912 61,598 5
Aldborough111 9940 51,577 6
Churchfields132 5868 71,363 8
Valentines122 6702 91,186 12
Cranbrook97 14756 81,475 7
Fairlop116 7697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village109 12671 141,245 10
Hainault111 10687 111,203 11
Fullwell110 11674 131,094 14
Clayhall80 16570 151,067 15
Barkingside89 15505 17965 17
Mayfield58 19550 16989 16
Newbury65 17475 19897 19
Bridge65 18479 18960 18
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park40 22255 22536 21

Chadwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202519
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202419
September 202420
August 202422
April 202417

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202514
January 202527
December 202430
November 202428
October 202431
September 202422
August 202425
April 202429

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202515
December 20248
November 202419
October 202424
September 202420
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
April 202410

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
April 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Chadwell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hevingham Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Avenue Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cedar Park Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Joydon Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haywards Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Second Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Bengeo Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Third Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gresham Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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