Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 1.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (79.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Farnham Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shenstone Gardens with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Heaton has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 0.42 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
St Edward's262 11,898 13,748 1
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
Harold Wood108 7676 91,089 12
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

Heaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 593 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202557
March 202594
February 202552
January 202551
December 202444
November 202434
October 202463
September 202469
August 202473
June 20242

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Farnham Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Drugs1
3. Shenstone Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Stanwyck Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Leyburn Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Veronica Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hitchin Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Charlbury Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Quilter Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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