Crime Rate in Elm Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elm Park

The total recorded crimes in Elm Park, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elm Park crime rate of 2.03 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 Elm Park, encompassing approximately 52,793 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Elm Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Park Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Elm Park?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Elm Park reported a higher crime volume than the Havering average, with 761 crimes compared to 693. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elm Park witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Elm Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havering average, with 1,297 crimes compared to 1,258. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elm Park witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, Elm Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elm Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elm Park has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Elm Park crimes were 761. The crime rate of Elm Park in 2024 was 14.41 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elm Park were around 1,297 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.57 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elm Park)CrimesRank (Elm Park)CrimesRank (Elm Park)
St Edward's262 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton185 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays93 11881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands154 3926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise Park124 5732 81,502 4
Mawneys144 4672 101,248 9
St Andrew's99 10790 51,311 6
Rainham & Wennington120 6773 61,260 8
Harold Wood108 7676 91,089 12
Beam Park107 8645 121,006 13
Squirrels Heath78 14626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower92 12665 111,117 11
Upminster87 13508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow Lodge63 16441 16885 15
St Alban's72 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch37 18365 18657 17
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

Elm Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202534
February 202521
January 202525
December 202441
November 202424
October 202423
September 202426
August 202433
May 20241

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202542
February 202522
January 202513
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202536
March 202511
February 202521
January 202515
December 202412
November 202419
October 202431
September 202423
August 20245

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 202414
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Elm Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Park Mews (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warren Drive (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Astra Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. The Broadway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Abbs Cross Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Tadworth Parade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
10. Offa Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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