Crime Rate in Elm Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elm Park

The total recorded crimes in Elm Park, Havering, UK in July 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elm Park crime rate of 2.78 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (38.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Elm Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Mews with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Elm Park has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elm Park)CrimesRank (Elm Park)CrimesRank (Elm Park)
St Edward's335 11,898 13,748 1
Heaton226 21,291 22,735 2
Gooshays133 7881 41,573 3
Rush Green & Crowlands195 3926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise Park144 6732 81,502 4
Rainham & Wennington176 4773 61,260 8
St Andrew's107 11790 51,311 6
Mawneys125 8672 101,248 9
Harold Wood100 12676 91,089 12
Beam Park116 9645 121,006 13
Squirrels Heath75 16626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower112 10665 111,117 11
Hylands & Harrow Lodge89 13441 16885 15
Upminster79 14508 14963 14
St Alban's76 15447 15851 16
South Hornchurch63 17365 18657 17
Cranham53 18367 17616 18
Emerson Park40 19252 19404 19
Hacton24 20153 20292 20

Elm Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202531
May 202525
April 202521
March 202542
February 202522
January 202513
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202533
May 202527
April 202540
March 202534
February 202521
January 202525
December 202441
November 202424
October 202423
September 202426
August 202433

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202522
April 202536
March 202511
February 202521
January 202515
December 202412
November 202419
October 202431
September 202423
August 20245

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 202414
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Elm Park in July 2025

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

1. Park Mews (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. The Broadway (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Malan Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
6. Elm Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Kendal Croft (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sowrey Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pease Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Boulter Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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