Crime Rate in South Hornchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hornchurch

The total recorded crimes in South Hornchurch, Havering, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hornchurch crime rate of 1.57 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 South Hornchurch, encompassing approximately 23,545 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
South Hornchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newtons Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harlow Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is South Hornchurch?

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

  • Relative to Havering:

    • In 2024, South Hornchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Havering average, with 365 crimes compared to 693.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Hornchurch recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

    • In 2023, South Hornchurch had fewer crimes than the Havering average, with 657 crimes compared to 1,258. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Hornchurch recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Havering.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Havering, South Hornchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Hornchurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Hornchurch has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Havering, UK

In 2024, the total South Hornchurch crimes were 365. The crime rate of South Hornchurch in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Havering.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Hornchurch were around 657 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.90 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Havering.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)CrimesRank (South Hornchurch)
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
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
Cranham29 19367 17616 18
Emerson Park43 17252 19404 19
Hacton26 20153 20292 20

South Hornchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 202517
December 202424
November 20246
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 202413
October 202431
September 202440
August 202415

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations South Hornchurch in May 2025

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

1. Canfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Newtons Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Harlow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Courtyard Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunningdale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Portway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Anvil Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whybridge Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitepost Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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