Crime Rate in Havering-atte-Bower: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Havering-atte-Bower

The total recorded crimes in Havering-atte-Bower, Havering, UK in February 2026 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havering-atte-Bower crime rate of 2.01 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-atte-Bower, encompassing approximately 38,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Havering-atte-Bower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Close with total crimes: 5
  • B175 with total crimes: 4
  • Gelsthorpe Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Havering-atte-Bower?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Havering-atte-Bower demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 665 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Havering-atte-Bower recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Havering-atte-Bower had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 1,117 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Havering-atte-Bower recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Havering-atte-Bower Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Havering-atte-Bower crimes were 665. The crime rate of Havering-atte-Bower in 2024 was 17.18 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Havering-atte-Bower were around 1,117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.85 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Havering-atte-Bower)CrimesRank (Havering-atte-Bower)CrimesRank (Havering-atte-Bower)
St Edward'sNA NA1,898 13,748 1
HeatonNA NA1,291 22,735 2
GooshaysNA NA881 41,573 3
Rush Green & CrowlandsNA NA926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise ParkNA NA732 81,502 4
St Andrew'sNA NA790 51,311 6
Rainham & WenningtonNA NA773 61,260 8
Elm ParkNA NA761 71,297 7
MawneysNA NA672 101,248 9
Harold WoodNA NA676 91,089 12
Squirrels HeathNA NA626 131,152 10
Beam ParkNA NA645 121,006 13
UpminsterNA NA508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow LodgeNA NA441 16885 15
St Alban'sNA NA447 15851 16
South HornchurchNA NA365 18657 17
CranhamNA NA367 17616 18
Emerson ParkNA NA252 19404 19
HactonNA NA153 20292 20

Havering-atte-Bower Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202619
December 202522
November 202517
October 202536
September 202520
August 202521
July 202519
June 202520
May 202517
April 202529
March 202523
February 202519

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20255
November 20256
October 20259
September 20255
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202616
December 202531
November 202528
October 202525
September 202522
August 202525
July 202546
June 202536
May 202525
April 202529
March 202533
February 202527

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20256
August 20258
July 202519
June 202510
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 20258
September 202513
August 202512
July 20257
June 20257
May 202516
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20259
September 20253
August 20258
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Havering-atte-Bower in February 2026

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

1. Fox Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. B175 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Gelsthorpe Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Taylor Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Highfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Downham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ramsden Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cardiff Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chase Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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