Crime in Chadwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,325 crimes were recorded in Chadwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (466), anti-social behaviour (230) and shoplifting (181) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chadwell | Redbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,325 | 30,395 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,366 | 321,231 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chadwell of any year here (1,325 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,325 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,238 | 75.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,228 | 75.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,110 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,161 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,236 | 75.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,163 | 71.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 964 | 58.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,048 | 64.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chadwell recorded notably more robbery (48% above the national rate), shoplifting (31% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and burglary (48% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 49 to 61 and violence and sexual offences rose from 393 to 466, while burglary fell from 51 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 466 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 230 | 14.1 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 11.1 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other theft | 64 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 64 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -41% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chadwell; the highest is Ilford Town (215.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayfield (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chadwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings | 3,051 | 171.5 | +112% |
| Goodmayes | 1,642 | 105.5 | +30% |
| Newbury | 882 | 66.3 | -18% |
| Aldborough | 1,551 | 89.8 | +11% |
| Mayfield | 939 | 56.0 | -31% |
| Ilford Town | 3,070 | 215.8 | +167% |
| Clementswood | 2,163 | 143.2 | +77% |
| Valentines | 1,397 | 92.8 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Chadwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (197).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 197 |
| On or near Little Heath | 38 |
| On or near Bexley Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Serpentine Close | 33 |
| On or near Glandford Way | 31 |
| On or near Pavement Mews | 28 |
| On or near Wangey Road | 27 |
| On or near Chadwell Heath Lane | 26 |
| On or near Rathore Close | 26 |
| On or near Blacksmith Close | 25 |
Of the 1,095 crimes in Chadwell with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 230 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 427 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 383 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chadwell has an estimated population of 16,366 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (10%, against 19%), more students (11.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chadwell average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chadwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chadwell a safe place to live?
Chadwell recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chadwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 466 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (230).
Is crime in Chadwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chadwell was up 7% on the year before: 1,325 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,238 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chadwell?
About 16,366 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chadwell?
Chadwell is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.