Crime Rate in Havering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havering

The total recorded crimes in Havering, Havering in January 2025 are around 1,825 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havering crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Havering, encompassing approximately 262,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (523) incidents (2.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (354) incidents (9.60% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (182) incidents (13.75% increase)
Havering Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14

Havering Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Havering?

To understand the safety of Havering, we need to analyze Havering crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Havering has recorded 13,869 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 52.92 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 307 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 25,160 crimes with a crime rate of 96.01, ranking it 130 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Havering demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 13869 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Havering witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Havering had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 25,160 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Havering witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Havering is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Havering has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Havering Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Edward's (241 crimes), and the safest, Hacton (23 crimes), is 218 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Havering.

Similarly, the area of Central Romford (286 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Upminster South & Corbets Tey (17 crimes), with a difference of 269 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Havering.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Edward's241
Heaton159
Marshalls & Rise Park122
Gooshays111
St Andrew's107

Safest Wards:

Upminster55
Cranham46
South Hornchurch45
Emerson Park36
Hacton23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Romford286
Harold Hill East107
Hornchurch Marshes100
Rush Green95
Harold Park & Harold Wood86

Safest Areas:

Hacton23
Rise Park23
Romford East21
Emerson Park17
Upminster South & Corbets Tey17

Havering Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Havering has recorded 1,825 crimes with crime rate of 6.96 ranking 153th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 14 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Havering crimes were 13,869. The crime rate of Havering in 2024 was 52.92 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking it 307 danzarous in the UK. Havering ranked 12 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Havering were around 25,160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 96.01 (year) or 8.00 (month) ranking 130 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Havering ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Havering

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Havering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (523 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (354 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 509 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 323 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (515 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (388 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (572 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (423 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (541 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (426 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (520 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (510 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 652 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 93.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202588
December 202484
November 2024140
October 2024119
September 2024112
August 2024106
July 20243

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202451
November 202439
October 202447
September 202446
August 202415
July 20242

A total of 3190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 398.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 572 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025523
December 2024509
November 2024515
October 2024572
September 2024541
August 2024520
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 990 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 215 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025182
December 2024160
November 2024204
October 2024215
September 2024164
August 202465

A total of 656 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 93.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025101
December 202497
November 2024133
October 2024125
September 2024102
August 202496
July 20242

A total of 584 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202586
December 202489
November 2024110
October 2024110
September 2024104
August 202485

A total of 179 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202429
November 202436
October 202423
September 202443
August 202430

A total of 243 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202456
November 202442
October 202436
September 202437
August 202425

A total of 1005 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025175
December 2024144
November 2024212
October 2024164
September 2024187
August 2024122
July 20241

A total of 737 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 105.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025114
December 2024124
November 2024146
October 2024137
September 2024129
August 202485
July 20242

A total of 2426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 346.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025354
December 2024323
November 2024388
October 2024423
September 2024426
August 2024510
June 20242

A total of 584 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202581
December 2024104
November 2024129
October 2024128
September 202478
August 202464

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20245
November 202418
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241

High Crime Locations Havering in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Havering postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person6
Robbery2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime2
5. Chandlers Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1

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