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Congratulations!

We are one of only four wards in Redbridge to have a reduction in overall crime for 2008. All the other wards barring Clementswood have seen significant increases (see Redbridge Crime Map below - click to enlarge).
If I was to surmise why Chadwell has seen an improvement compared to so few other wards, I would say that it is much due to the removal of graffiti and fly-tipping, which has made our community more confident and responsible towards the ideal of continued improvement. I have been involved in the initiation of several new Neighbourhood Watches covering Shepherds Close, Essex Road, Hawkridge Close, Burns Avenue, High Road Chadwell Heath, Railway Street, Avenue Road, Brian Road, Canon Avenue, Havering Gardens and Somerville Road. Intelligence derived from these meetings has led to significant crime reduction. Of course nothing would be possible without the excellent Chadwell SNT who have been working with the Chadwell community both professionally and diligently. With this in mind if you know of any crime please report it to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team, email or telephone: 020 8721 2562.

To keep you up to date I can confirm that I was made aware of a burglary from Havering Gardens on Saturday 21st February a car was stolen. If anyone saw anything suspicious please inform me.

KNIFE CRIME:

From the Ilford Recorder:

"A MAN was knifed nine times by a total stranger as he waited for a bus.The 29-year-old was slashed across the face, neck and chest as he stood with his girlfriend at a bus stop outside Chadwell Heath railway station, Station Road, Chadwell Heath, at 1.30am on Saturday 17th January. Police say the frenzied attack appeared to come "completely out of the blue", with the attacker approaching his victim from behind. They are now hunting a 25-30-year-old white man, with a shaven head, who was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. Police are also looking for a passer-by said to have walked past as the attack was unfolding. Investigating officer Det Con Mike Spall said: "Generally speaking, there's always some sort of pre-cursor to an incident of this sort. "We don't know what the motive or reasons are. The victim says he has no idea who they were. "Sadly knife crime is not that unusual in London but something like this is, particularly in Chadwell Heath. "The victim was released from hospital on Tuesday. Anyone with information about attack should call Mr Spall on 020 8345 2710"

Safety Advice:

• Be wary when in the vicinity of Chadwell Heath Station
• Avoid travelling alone at night
• Report any untoward behaviour to the Police
• Call someone you know to let them know where you are
• Stay in well lit areas
• Women may choose to carry a panic alarm with them
• Avoid displaying expensive jewellry or items.