Crime in Chadwell Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,548 crimes were recorded in Chadwell Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chadwell Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Chadwell Heath
- Types of crime in Chadwell Heath
- Chadwell Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chadwell Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chadwell Heath
- Demographics of Chadwell Heath
- Questions about crime in Chadwell Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (564), anti-social behaviour (341) and vehicle crime (123) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chadwell Heath | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,548 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.8 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,776 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chadwell Heath peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,604 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,227). 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 | 1,548 | 104.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,564 | 105.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,492 | 101.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,604 | 108.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,366 | 92.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,441 | 97.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,440 | 97.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,402 | 94.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,227 | 83.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 160 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chadwell Heath recorded notably more robbery (2.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (67% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below) and criminal damage and arson (30% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 42 to 73, while drugs fell from 152 to 65 and shoplifting fell from 51 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 564 | 38.2 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 341 | 23.1 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 92 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 81 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 65 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Robbery | 42 | 2.8 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.6 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chadwell Heath; the highest is Heath, Barking and Dagenham (112.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Eastbrook & Rush Green (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chadwell Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalebone | 1,224 | 77.8 | -26% |
| Valence | 1,345 | 77.0 | -27% |
| Becontree | 733 | 81.8 | -22% |
| Heath | 1,030 | 112.6 | +7% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 613 | 71.1 | -32% |
| Parsloes | 1,203 | 79.8 | -24% |
| Alibon | 884 | 91.6 | -13% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Chadwell Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Japan Road | 57 |
| On or near Yew Tree Gardens | 56 |
| On or near Hatch Grove | 46 |
| On or near Rams Grove | 46 |
| On or near Burchett Way | 45 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 44 |
| On or near Sheepcotes Road | 42 |
| On or near Lansbury Avenue | 40 |
| On or near A1112 | 34 |
Of the 1,207 crimes in Chadwell Heath with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 341 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chadwell Heath has an estimated population of 14,776 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more children (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chadwell Heath average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chadwell Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chadwell Heath a safe place to live?
Chadwell Heath recorded 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,123rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Chadwell Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 564 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (341).
Is crime in Chadwell Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chadwell Heath was down 1% on the year before: 1,548 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,564 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chadwell Heath?
About 14,776 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chadwell Heath?
Chadwell Heath 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.