Crime Rate in Havering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havering

The total recorded crimes in Havering, UK in July 2025 are around 2,415 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havering crime rate of 9.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (668) incidents (5.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (568) incidents (12.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (203) incidents (5.73% increase)
Havering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 50
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Hospital with total crimes: 26

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 (335 crimes), and the safest, Hacton (24 crimes), is 311 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Havering.

Similarly, the area of Central Romford (364 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Emerson Park (23 crimes), with a difference of 341 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Havering.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Edward's335
Heaton226
Rush Green & Crowlands195
Rainham & Wennington176
Elm Park147

Safest Wards:

Squirrels Heath75
South Hornchurch63
Cranham53
Emerson Park40
Hacton24

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Romford364
Rush Green167
Hornchurch Marshes142
Harold Hill East140
Romford South113

Safest Areas:

Elm Park East34
Hacton31
Upminster South & Corbets Tey29
Upminster North & Cranham West24
Emerson Park23

Havering Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Havering has recorded 2,415 crimes with crime rate of 9.22 ranking 135th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow2,013 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,570 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,402 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,813 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,698 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,802 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,488 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,406 1320,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,761 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham2,277 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,759 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow3,178 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,463 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing4,243 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich3,273 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,547 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,914 222,638 136,086 2
Brent4,387 124,651 240,527 1

Havering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 668 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 568 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (632 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (503 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (551 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (477 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (544 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (418 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (621 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (422 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 416 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 313 incidents.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025160
June 2025150
May 2025122
April 202597
March 2025106
February 202578
January 202581
December 2024104
November 2024129
October 2024128
September 202478
August 202464

A total of 1494 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025149
May 2025135
April 2025132
March 2025101
February 2025109
January 2025114
December 2024124
November 2024146
October 2024137
September 2024129
August 202485

A total of 451 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202523
May 202534
April 202530
March 202550
February 202542
January 202545
December 202451
November 202439
October 202447
September 202446
August 202415

A total of 993 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202569
May 202589
April 202573
March 202558
February 202555
January 202586
December 202489
November 2024110
October 2024110
September 2024104
August 202485

A total of 6612 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 551.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 668 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025668
June 2025632
May 2025551
April 2025544
March 2025621
February 2025416
January 2025523
December 2024509
November 2024515
October 2024572
September 2024541
August 2024520

A total of 2173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025196
June 2025190
May 2025194
April 2025203
March 2025198
February 2025188
January 2025175
December 2024144
November 2024212
October 2024164
September 2024187
August 2024122

A total of 348 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202530
May 202526
April 202532
March 202525
February 202532
January 202518
December 202429
November 202436
October 202423
September 202443
August 202430

A total of 2177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 181.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025203
June 2025192
May 2025230
April 2025197
March 2025174
February 2025191
January 2025182
December 2024160
November 2024204
October 2024215
September 2024164
August 202465

A total of 1331 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025152
June 2025147
May 2025104
April 202593
March 2025106
February 202575
January 2025101
December 202497
November 2024133
October 2024125
September 2024102
August 202496

A total of 558 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202545
May 202544
April 202552
March 202552
February 202554
January 202547
December 202456
November 202442
October 202436
September 202437
August 202425

A total of 1222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025118
June 2025119
May 20252
April 2025115
March 2025113
February 2025106
January 202588
December 202484
November 2024140
October 2024119
September 2024112
August 2024106

A total of 119 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 5125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 427.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025568
June 2025503
May 2025477
April 2025418
March 2025422
February 2025313
January 2025354
December 2024323
November 2024388
October 2024423
September 2024426
August 2024510

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202418
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410

High Crime Locations Havering in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total50
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Robbery2
Public order2
Drugs2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting18
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery3
Other theft2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
4. Park Mews (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
5. Chandlers Way (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
6. New Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft2

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