Crime Rate in Havering: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havering

The total recorded crimes in Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 2,030 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havering crime rate of 7.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (551) incidents (1.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (477) incidents (14.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (230) incidents (16.75% increase)
Havering Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Rush Green Gardens with total crimes: 19

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 (262 crimes), and the safest, Hacton (26 crimes), is 236 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Havering.

Similarly, the area of Central Romford (280 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Emerson Park (22 crimes), with a difference of 258 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Havering.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Edward's262
Heaton185
Rush Green & Crowlands154
Mawneys144
Marshalls & Rise Park124

Safest Wards:

Hylands & Harrow Lodge63
Emerson Park43
South Hornchurch37
Cranham29
Hacton26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Romford280
Rush Green126
Hornchurch Marshes122
Harold Hill East111
Romford North West104

Safest Areas:

Upminster South & Corbets Tey30
Upminster North & Cranham West29
Cranham East26
Hacton23
Emerson Park22

Havering Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Havering has recorded 2,030 crimes with crime rate of 7.75 ranking 173th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Havering Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 988 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 2025115
March 2025113
February 2025106
January 202588
December 202484
November 2024140
October 2024119
September 2024112
August 2024106
July 20243

A total of 445 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 1034 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202593
March 2025106
February 202575
January 2025101
December 202497
November 2024133
October 2024125
September 2024102
August 202496
July 20242

A total of 1788 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025194
April 2025203
March 2025198
February 2025188
January 2025175
December 2024144
November 2024212
October 2024164
September 2024187
August 2024122
July 20241

A total of 294 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 5322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 443.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 621 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025551
April 2025544
March 2025621
February 2025416
January 2025523
December 2024509
November 2024515
October 2024572
September 2024541
August 2024520
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1782 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 230 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202418
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 987 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 129 reported cases.

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

A total of 401 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202530
March 202550
February 202542
January 202545
December 202451
November 202439
October 202447
September 202446
August 202415
July 20242

A total of 859 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 1214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 2025132
March 2025101
February 2025109
January 2025114
December 2024124
November 2024146
October 2024137
September 2024129
August 202485
July 20242

A total of 4056 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 368.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025477
April 2025418
March 2025422
February 2025313
January 2025354
December 2024323
November 2024388
October 2024423
September 2024426
August 2024510
June 20242

High Crime Locations Havering in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Theft from the person3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting27
Robbery2
3. Rush Green Gardens (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Other theft6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour17
Possession of weapons1
6. Exchange Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Robbery1

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