Crime Rate in Rainham & Wennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainham & Wennington

The total recorded crimes in Rainham & Wennington, Havering, UK in February 2026 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainham & Wennington crime rate of 4.56 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-39.47% decrease)
Rainham & Wennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • New Road with total crimes: 13
  • Redbury Close with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)CrimesRank (Rainham & Wennington)
St Edward'sNA NA1,898 13,748 1
HeatonNA NA1,291 22,735 2
GooshaysNA NA881 41,573 3
Rush Green & CrowlandsNA NA926 31,454 5
Marshalls & Rise ParkNA NA732 81,502 4
St Andrew'sNA NA790 51,311 6
Elm ParkNA NA761 71,297 7
MawneysNA NA672 101,248 9
Harold WoodNA NA676 91,089 12
Squirrels HeathNA NA626 131,152 10
Havering-atte-BowerNA NA665 111,117 11
Beam ParkNA NA645 121,006 13
UpminsterNA NA508 14963 14
Hylands & Harrow LodgeNA NA441 16885 15
St Alban'sNA NA447 15851 16
South HornchurchNA NA365 18657 17
CranhamNA NA367 17616 18
Emerson ParkNA NA252 19404 19
HactonNA NA153 20292 20

Rainham & Wennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202625
December 202529
November 202530
October 202543
September 202538
August 202528
July 202537
June 202529
May 202536
April 202517
March 202533
February 202519

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20257
November 20259
October 202510
September 202512
August 20256
July 20258
June 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202619
December 202522
November 202518
October 202511
September 202510
August 202511
July 202520
June 202514
May 202517
April 202520
March 202529
February 202516

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202638
December 202528
November 202534
October 202541
September 202544
August 202545
July 202544
June 202538
May 202522
April 202521
March 202520
February 202517

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20258
September 20258
August 202513
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20258
November 20253
October 20255
September 20258
August 202514
July 202517
June 202517
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202612
December 20257
November 20259
October 202512
September 20256
August 20253
July 20257
June 20257
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202612
December 202517
November 202522
October 202515
September 20257
August 202513
July 202518
June 202525
May 202513
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251

High Crime Locations Rainham & Wennington in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. New Road (Map)
Total13
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Redbury Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parkway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
6. Westlyn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Mitchell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Martin Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. West Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Haven Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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