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 March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Havering-atte-Bower crime rate of 2.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Havering-atte-Bower Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushy Close with total crimes: 5
  • Fox Close with total crimes: 5
  • Oates 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Havering-atte-Bower has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

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.

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
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
Cranham38 18367 17616 18
Emerson Park36 19252 19404 19
Hacton32 20153 20292 20

Havering-atte-Bower Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 202420
August 20245
April 202416

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202519
January 202526
December 202424
November 202424
October 202438
September 202430
August 202427
April 202416

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202527
January 202532
December 202423
November 202422
October 202438
September 202434
August 202422
July 20241
April 202425

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Havering-atte-Bower in March 2025

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

1. Bushy Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Fox Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Oates Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Henneker Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B175 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Philan Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Firbank Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Wellingtonia Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gobions Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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