Crime in Chadwell Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,513 crimes were recorded in Chadwell Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chadwell Heath
- Questions about crime in Chadwell Heath
- About this data
1,513 crimes were recorded in Chadwell Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 546 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chadwell Heath has the 1,183rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chadwell Heath | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,513 | 24,389 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 104.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,776 | 232,747 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chadwell Heath was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,213). Over the whole period it rose 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,513 | 102.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,588 | 107.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,488 | 100.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,593 | 107.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,339 | 90.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,467 | 99.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,420 | 96.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,392 | 94.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,213 | 82.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chadwell Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+61%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and other crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 546 | 37.0 | 1.08 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 336 | 22.7 | 1.48 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 8.3 | 1.68 | -19% |
| Other theft | 89 | 6.0 | 0.94 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +4% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -13% |
| Drugs | 71 | 4.8 | 1.47 | -49% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +61% |
| Robbery | 45 | 3.0 | 2.25 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.6 | 0.96 | +50% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chadwell Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chadwell Heath recorded 546 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chadwell Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chadwell Heath recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chadwell Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chadwell Heath recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chadwell Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chadwell Heath recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chadwell Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chadwell Heath recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chadwell Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chadwell Heath recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chadwell Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chadwell Heath recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chadwell Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chadwell Heath recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chadwell Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chadwell Heath recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chadwell Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chadwell Heath recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chadwell Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chadwell Heath recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chadwell Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chadwell Heath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chadwell Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chadwell Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chadwell Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chadwell Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chadwell Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chadwell Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chadwell Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalebone | 1,243 | 79.0 | -23% |
| Valence | 1,374 | 78.6 | -23% |
| Becontree | 725 | 80.9 | -21% |
| Heath | 1,052 | 115.0 | +12% |
| Eastbrook & Rush Green | 596 | 69.1 | -33% |
| Parsloes | 1,225 | 81.3 | -21% |
| Alibon | 869 | 90.1 | -12% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,364 | 73.9 | -28% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chadwell Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Japan Road | 54 |
| On or near Yew Tree Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Rose Lane | 43 |
| On or near Burchett Way | 41 |
| On or near A1112 | 40 |
| On or near Rams Grove | 40 |
| On or near Hatch Grove | 39 |
| On or near Sheepcotes Road | 39 |
| On or near Lansbury Avenue | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chadwell Heath over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 465 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 336 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Chadwell Heath has an estimated population of 14,776. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chadwell Heath sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chadwell Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Chadwell Heath a safe place to live?
Chadwell Heath recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chadwell Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 546 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (336).
Is crime in Chadwell Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chadwell Heath was down 5% on the year before: 1,513 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,588 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chadwell Heath?
Chadwell Heath is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chadwell Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.