Crime Rate in Rainham & Wennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainham & Wennington

The total recorded crimes in Rainham & Wennington, Havering, UK in March 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainham & Wennington crime rate of 4.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (73.68% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Rainham & Wennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • New Road with total crimes: 6
  • Palliser Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rainham & Wennington has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 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.

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
Mawneys104 8672 101,248 9
Harold Wood101 10676 91,089 12
Squirrels Heath80 13626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-Bower85 12665 111,117 11
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

Rainham & Wennington 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 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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202519
January 202532
December 202429
November 202431
October 202450
September 202422
August 202426
July 20241
April 202432

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 202520
December 202428
November 202426
October 202432
September 202423
August 202428
April 202425

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
April 202421

High Crime Locations Rainham & Wennington in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. New Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Palliser Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Celtic Farm Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
5. Haven Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Palmerstone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upminster Road South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deri Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roding Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Abbey Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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