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Crime in Chadwell Heath

Chadwell Heath had 535 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 79 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 21 Redbridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Redbridge area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

RM6, Redbridge · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chadwell Heath

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79crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
12 of 21Redbridge rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common208 in 3 months

Month by month

204 Apr 204 May 203 Jun 190 Jul 164 Aug 181 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chadwell Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20839%
anti-social behaviour9418%
shoplifting489%
vehicle crime438%
theft387%
public order285%
burglary194%
theft from the person153%

Chadwell Heath against Redbridge

TypeChadwell Heath per 1,000Middle Redbridge areaChange
Violence30.726.6▼ 6%
Burglary2.82.8▼ 49%
Vehicle crime6.38.1▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour13.915.5▼ 13%
Theft and robbery10.29▲ 28%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Little Heath141.40%
Goodmayes124.6▼ 5%
Seven Kings109.1▼ 12%
Becontree Heath99▼ 7%
Marks Gate98.1▲ 1%
Chadwell Heath79▼ 12%
Becontree69.4▼ 8%
See every Redbridge area ranked on the crime in Redbridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chadwell Heath a safe area?

Chadwell Heath had about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 12 of 21 Redbridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chadwell Heath?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (208), followed by anti-social behaviour (94) and shoplifting (48).