Crime Rate in Cranham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranham

The total recorded crimes in Cranham, Havering, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranham crime rate of 1.89 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 Cranham, encompassing approximately 20,129 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cranham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Laburnham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Moultrie Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cranham?

To understand the safety of Cranham, we need to analyze Cranham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Cranham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 367 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cranham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cranham had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 616 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cranham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, Cranham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cranham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cranham has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Cranham crimes were 367. The crime rate of Cranham in 2024 was 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranham were around 616 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.60 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Havering)CrimesRank (Havering)CrimesRank (Havering)
St Edward's294 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton226 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays109 7881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands132 4926 31,454 5
Elm Park141 3761 71,297 7
Marshalls & Rise Park102 9732 81,502 4
St Andrew's123 5790 51,311 6
Rainham & Wennington114 6773 61,260 8
Mawneys104 8672 101,248 9
Harold Wood101 10676 91,089 12
Squirrels Heath80 13626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower85 12665 111,117 11
Beam Park100 11645 121,006 13
Upminster51 15508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow Lodge77 14441 16885 15
St Alban's50 16447 15851 16
South Hornchurch48 17365 18657 17
Emerson Park36 19252 19404 19
Hacton32 20153 20292 20

Cranham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202522
December 202421
November 202418
October 202428
September 202415
August 202420
June 20242
April 202414

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cranham in March 2025

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

1. Avon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Laburnham Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Moultrie Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Roseberry Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chelmer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Ashby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Frimley Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Falkirk Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Berkeley Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Holden Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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