Crime Rate in Harold Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harold Wood

The total recorded crimes in Harold Wood, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harold Wood crime rate of 3.34 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 Harold Wood, encompassing approximately 32,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
Harold Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Harold Wood?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Harold Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 676 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Harold Wood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Harold Wood had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 1,089 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harold Wood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harold Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harold Wood has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Harold Wood crimes were 676. The crime rate of Harold Wood in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harold Wood were around 1,089 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.72 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harold Wood)CrimesRank (Harold Wood)CrimesRank (Harold Wood)
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
Elm Park107 9761 71,297 7
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

Harold Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202530
February 202514
January 202525
December 202418
November 202420
October 202425
September 202432
August 202420
May 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202522
February 202510
January 202519
December 202417
November 202420
October 202410
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20241
October 202411
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20255
March 202518
February 202517
January 202528
December 202415
November 202410
October 202423
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Harold Wood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
4. Matthews Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Bates Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
6. Cornsland Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Prospect Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Redden Court Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gubbins Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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