Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Havering, UK in July 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 1.39 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 Heaton, encompassing approximately 163,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Faringdon Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Dyers Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Heaton?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Heaton reported a higher crime volume than the Havering average, with 1,291 crimes compared to 693. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heaton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Heaton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havering average, with 2,735 crimes compared to 1,258. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heaton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heaton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heaton has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Heaton crimes were 1,291. The crime rate of Heaton in 2024 was 12.77 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heaton were around 2,735 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
St Edward's335 11,898 13,748 1
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
Elm Park147 5761 71,297 7
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

Heaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 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 (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202560
May 202552
April 202529
March 202543
February 202522
January 202530
December 202426
November 202434
October 202443
September 202447
August 202461

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 202412
November 202416
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202510
April 202515
March 20256
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 202412
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202526
May 202511
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202577
May 202554
April 202557
March 202594
February 202552
January 202551
December 202444
November 202434
October 202463
September 202469
August 202473

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202517
April 202513
March 20259
February 202514
January 202513
December 20247
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202513
April 202515
March 202520
February 202514
January 20259
December 20246
November 202414
October 202416
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202517
April 202510
March 202519
February 20259
January 202513
December 202415
November 202441
October 202421
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Faringdon Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Possession of weapons1
3. Dyers Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Farnham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Rosehip Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Leyburn Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Mimosa Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Leyburn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trowbridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stanwyck Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1

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