Crime Rate in Rainham & Wennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainham & Wennington

The total recorded crimes in Rainham & Wennington, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainham & Wennington crime rate of 4.52 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 Rainham & Wennington, encompassing approximately 26,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (111.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
Rainham & Wennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Celtic Farm Road with total crimes: 6
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rainham & Wennington?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, Rainham & Wennington reported a higher crime volume than the Havering average, with 773 crimes compared to 693. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rainham & Wennington witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, Rainham & Wennington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Havering average, with 1,260 crimes compared to 1,258. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rainham & Wennington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainham & Wennington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rainham & Wennington has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total Rainham & Wennington crimes were 773. The crime rate of Rainham & Wennington in 2024 was 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainham & Wennington were around 1,260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.44 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)
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
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

Rainham & Wennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 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 Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 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 (20 cases).

December 2024 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 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202529
February 202516
January 202515
December 20249
November 202419
October 202413
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202520
February 202517
January 202520
December 202428
November 202426
October 202432
September 202423
August 202428

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202517
March 202533
February 202519
January 202532
December 202429
November 202431
October 202450
September 202422
August 202426
July 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rainham & Wennington in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Celtic Farm Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Melville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. B1335 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. St Helens Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. New Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
8. Abbey Wood Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Gladstone Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Broadway (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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